None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: FLUORIDE VARNISH: Children allocated to Group A will receive topical fluoride varnish application on the first permanent molars.
Disposable gloves, 5% sodium fluoride varnish, disposabl
Sponsors
Institute of Dental Sciences
Shalini Sahoo
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 6 to 9 years with at least one fully erupted first permanent molar free of cavitated lesions and whose parent or guardian provides informed consent and who assent to participate
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with systemic illnesses or special health care needs, children who are uncooperative or unwilling to participate, children who received fluoride varnish or sealant treatment in the previous 6 months and children undergoing orthodontic treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of new dental caries in first permanent molars assessed by ICDAS criteria.Timepoint: At baseline and at 8 months follou-up after the intervention for evaluating the incidence of new dental caries in first permanent molars assessed according to ICDAS criteria. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Acceptability of intervention using Delighted-to-Terrible scale immediately after procedure; Time taken for intervention application during the procedure; Cost-effectiveness of fluoride varnish versus fissure sealantTimepoint: At the end of 8-month study period. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSHALINI SAHOO
Institute of Dental Sciences
Outcome results
None listed