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A study to compare the effectiveness of three medicated gels to reduce the bacteria in the decayed tooth cavity in children with milk teeth

Comparative Evaluation of Silver diamine fluoride, Ozone gel and 2% Chlorhexidine as Cavity Disinfectants Following Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/107103
Enrollment
27
Registered
2026-03-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K026- Dental caries on smooth surface

Interventions

Intervention1: Silver Diamine Fluoride gel: Silver Diamine Fluoride gel will be applied in the cavity for a duration of 60 seconds once and followed by restoration in children. A dentinal chip sample

Sponsors

Dr Telagathoti Meghana
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Primary molars with occlusal dentinal caries indicated for atraumatic restorative treatment(ART) 2. Co-operative children 3. Children who are willing to be a part of the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Medically compromised children 2. Children who are under antibiotic therapy for three months

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate and compare the cavity disinfection efficacy of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) gel, ozone gel and 2% chlorhexidine (CHX) for atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) restorations in primary molarsTimepoint: Baseline, 1 minute

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To assess and compare the reduction in total viable count Timepoint: Baseline, 1min;Antimicrobial activity of streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus acidophilus following cavity disinfection using SDF gel, ozone gel and 2% chlorhexidine gelTimepoint: Baseline, 1min

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Arun Bhupathi P

Vishnu Dental College

chaitanyap@vdc.edu.in99081217142

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026