Superficial dental caries. Dental caries
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: In this group, a 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) from the Argentine brand FAgamin is used.First Visit: The child first provides a sample of their saliva into a
Sponsors
Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 10 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children in the age range of 2 to 10 years Having at least one untreated active Superficial carious lesion in primary teeth
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children who showed pain due to caries, tooth mobility, or signs of pulp involvement Severe systemic health conditions, known allergy or sensitivity to SDF or silver, hereditary developmental defects Lack of cooperation in the application of SDF or in follow-up visits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Arrest of dental caries. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 3 months after it. Method of measurement: Assessment of the treated lesion using ICDAS tactile criteria (International Caries Detection and Assessment System).;Salivary pH changes before and after intervention. Timepoint: Before intervention and one week after. Method of measurement: Laboratory PH meter.;Parental acceptance rate after intervention with SDF. Timepoint: One week after the intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactBatool Almarhoon
Ghoum University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed