A Study Comparing Two Types of Dental Covers (OptraDam and MiniDam) used to seperate the tooth from tissue and saliva during Treatment in terms of children preference and time required

Comparative Evaluation of Chair-Side Time and Patient Preference using Optra Dam and Minidam Isolation Technique in Children : A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/110190

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-08

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: MiniDam: The correct size of the disposable MINIDAM will be selected. The mini dam will be stretched over the tooth of interest. Saliva ejectors and cotton rolls will be used as an adju

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children in the age group of 6-14 years. Children with Frankls behavior rating scale of definitely positive (++) and positive (+). Patients who are willing to undergo treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Special needs children. Conditions requiring emergency dental treatment (abscess, draining sinus, cellulitis). Partially erupted permanent first or second molar. Enamel and dentin anomalies Children with a severe gagging reflex. Children allergic to latex.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The study aims to identify the isolation method that is quicker to place and more comfortable for children.Timepoint: chairside time will be assessed at BASELINE	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint:	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSharvari Bodhraj Itankar

KLE VK Institute of Dental Science

badakar@gmail.com09902773259

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026