Occlusal caries Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
The study will evaluate the efficacy of the DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence method for detecting occlusal caries compared to visual examination.
The methodology involves:
1. Participant Selection: A to
Sponsors
University of Kalamoon
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children aged 7 years 2. Participants must have first permanent molars without occlusal restorations or fissure sealants 3. Participants must have visible occlusal caries or be in need of evaluation for caries 4. Participants must be in generally good health with no significant systemic diseases 5. Participants must not have received fluoride varnish treatment within the past 6 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants with significant systemic diseases that could affect the study's outcomes or procedures 2. Participants who have received fluoride varnish treatment within the past 6 months 3. Participants with occlusal restorations, fissure sealants, or hypoplastic pits on the first permanent molars 4. Participants whose guardians are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent 5. Participants who are unable to cooperate with the study procedures or examinations
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Occlusal caries detection is measured using DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence and visual examination at baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Sensitivity and specificity of DIAGNOdent measured using the DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence device and visual examination at baseline 2. Accuracy of DIAGNOdent measured by comparing DIAGNOdent readings with visual examination results at baseline 3. Inter-method agreement between DIAGNOdent and visual examination measured using Cohen's kappa coefficient at baseline | — |
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactMassa Mahayni
Outcome results
None listed