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Performance of Universal Adhesive in Primary Molars: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Performance of Universal Adhesive in Primary Molars: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02293304
Enrollment
132
Registered
2014-11-18
Start date
2014-05-31
Completion date
2016-07-31
Last updated
2014-11-18

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Conditions

Dental Caries

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the 18-month clinical performance of a multimode adhesive (Scotchbond Universal Adhesive, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA) in primary molars after partial carious removal. This randomized clinical trial will include subjects (5-10 year-old children) selected at two university centers (UFSM and FOUSP). The sample will consist of 132 primary molars presenting active cavitated carious lesions (with radiographic involvement of the outer half of the dentin), located on the occlusal and occlusal-proximal surface. The sample will be randomly divided into two groups according to bonding approach: etch-and-rinse or self-etch strategy. The restorations will be clinically followed every 6 months for up to 18 months using the USPHS modified criteria for clinical evaluation. Survival estimates for restoration longevity will be evaluated using the Kaplan-Meier method.

Detailed description

Randomized clinical trials of performance of universal adhesive in primary molars

Interventions

OTHERSelf-etch approach

The adhesive will be vigorously agitated on the entire enamel and dentin surfaces for 20 seconds, according to the manufacturer's recommendations.The brush will be scrubbed on the dentin surface under manual pressure followed by gentle air thinning for five seconds and finally light curing for 10 seconds.

OTHEREtch-and-rinse approach

After acid etching for 15 seconds, the sound and caries-affected dentin will be kept moist.The adhesive will be vigorously agitated on the entire enamel and dentin surfaces for 20 seconds, according to the manufacturer's recommendations.The brush will be scrubbed on the dentin surface under manual pressure followed by gentle air thinning for five seconds and finally light curing for 10 seconds.

Sponsors

Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
5 Years to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* active carious lesion in middle dentin limited to the occlusal or occluso-proximal surfaces of primary molars; * children (male or female) in good general health.

Exclusion criteria

* children who refuse or fail to cooperate with the completion of clinical procedure; - teeth without antagonist; * carious lesions in inner half of dentin; * presence of painful symptoms or signs of pulpal changes.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Longevity of restoration18-month follow upThe outcome of the study is the failure of restorations in primary teeth. Failures will be assessed by clinical evaluation and will be considered in the presence of loss of restoration or fracture requiring a reintervation (restoration repair or replacement) or symptoms requiring pulp intervention or tooth extraction.

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Primary ContactRachel Rocha, Professor
rachelrocha@smail.ufsm.br+55 55 3220 9266

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026