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effect of silver diamine fluoride in arresting proximal caries of deciduous molars

comparison of the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride with fluoride varnish in arresting proximal caries of deciduous molars

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220425054647N1
Enrollment
100
Registered
2022-09-24
Start date
2022-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-21

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

Conditions

dental caries. Dental caries on smooth surface

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: applying one drop of 30% silver diamine fluoride (Biodinamica, Brazil) with fine microbrush on the targeted surface area and waiting for 3 minute then clear excess.

Sponsors

Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: children have at least one untreated proximal caries lesion on the first or second deciduous molars in every side of jaw(split mouth) Based on clinical examinations and bite-wing radiographs, caries is limited to external one-third of the dentin. children between 3 to 6 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with systemic diseases Children who themselves or their parents do not want to intervene Sensitivity to silver or other heavy metal ions Existence of gingival ulcers or lesions around the mouth Evidence of pulp involvement (radiographic evidence or clinical signs such as abscess)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Tooth decay score based on ICDAS and ICCMS indices. Timepoint: Indices code at the beginning of the study and 6 months later. Method of measurement: Clinical and radiographic examination based on indices: International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) ? The International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAfsoon Motallebi

Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

motallebiafsoon@gmail.com+98 58 3225 9729

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 5, 2026