Comparing three different types of dental sealants to check retention and decay prevention effect in children of 6 to 9 years.

Comparative evaluation of retention and cariostatic effect of Nano-silver reinforced and fluoride-releasing pit and fissure sealant with conventional pit and fissure sealant in 6 9-year-old children: A Randomized controlled study. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/106555

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Fluoride-releasing pit and fissure: Fluoride-releasing pit and fissure sealants are materials that continuously release fluoride ions, helping in remineralization of enamel and inhibiti

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6-9 years with fully erupted permanent first molars having deep fissures at risk of caries, DMF score 0-3 , sound non cavitated grade 0, 1 or 2 caries according to ICDAS criteria, and no previous restoration or sealant on the tooth were included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medically compromised children including those with respiratory disease, mentally or physically challenged patients, children with hypoplastic permanent first molars or other developmental anomalies, children with any signs of dental caries, and uncooperative children

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate and compare retention and cariostatic effect of Nano-silver reinforced, fluoride-releasing and resin-based pit and fissure sealants when applied to permanent first molars in 6 9-year-old children.Timepoint: 1 month, 3months , 6 months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To analyze marginal discoloration, marginal integrity and surface roughness of Nano-silver reinforced, fluoride-releasing and resin-based pit and fissure sealants.Timepoint: 1 month, 3months , 6 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR GAGANDEEP LAMBA

Ranjeet Deshmukh Dental college and research centre

drgagandeeplamba@gmail.com8983184861

Outcome results