Clinical study evaluating effectiveness of ZnCl2 gel in combination with Ultrasonic tips for caries removal in primary molars.

Evaluation of Patients acceptance and caries removal efficacy of ZnCl2 gel in combination with Ultrasonic tips compared to Traditional technique in 5-9 years old children: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/03/106808

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-24

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-30

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K025- Dental caries on pit and fissure surface Health Condition 2: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: hn: kjh Intervention2: Zinc chloride gel + ultrasonic tips: Zinc chloride gel will be applied on the carious lesion for 60 seconds and caries removal will be perfomed using ultrasonic t

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 5 to 9 years 2. Presence of active dentinal caries with RDT 2mm in primary molars 3. Children who can communicate and respond to pain/anxiety scales

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with systemic diseases or medical conditions affecting pain perception or behavior 2. Children on long-term analgesics or sedatives that may alter pain perception 3. Presence of acute infection or abscess in the target teeth 4. Uncooperative children.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Caries removal efficacy by Munshi Criteria using caries detecting dyeTimepoint: Baseline data post operative assessment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Time required for complete caries removalTimepoint: measured in minutes from starting to end of the procedure as a baseline data post operatively using Stop watch;Pain perception during the procedureTimepoint: from starting to end of the procedure as a baseline data post operatively using Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale;AnxietyTimepoint: from starting to end of the procedure as a baseline data post operatively using Modified venham behavior scale	—

Measure

Time frame

Time required for complete caries removalTimepoint: measured in minutes from starting to end of the procedure as a baseline data post operatively using Stop watch;Pain perception during the procedureTimepoint: from starting to end of the procedure as a baseline data post operatively using Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale;AnxietyTimepoint: from starting to end of the procedure as a baseline data post operatively using Modified venham behavior scale

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Konidena Darahas

GITAM Dental College and Hospital

darahas4u@gmail.com9652109009

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 4, 2026