Dental Caries
Conditions
Brief summary
This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the effects of dental treatment on masticatory performance and food preferences in children during the mixed dentition period. A total of 100 children aged 6 to 9 years were included and categorized into three groups based on the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index (CAST 5, 6, and 7). Masticatory performance was objectively assessed using a two-coloured chewing gum mixing test (Vivident Fruit Swing) and analyzed with ViewGum© software by calculating the Variance of Hue (VOH) value. Assessments were performed before and three months after dental treatment. Additional variables such as posterior occlusal contacts, body mass index (BMI), and pain scores were also recorded. The study aimed to determine the improvement in masticatory function and the potential association between oral rehabilitation and food preference changes in children during the mixed dentition period.
Interventions
OTHERDental Treatment
Comprehensive dental treatment including restorative procedures, pulp therapy, and extractions performed under local anesthesia as indicated. The intervention aimed to eliminate dental caries and restore normal oral function. Masticatory performance was evaluated before and three months after treatment using a two-coloured chewing gum mixing test and analyzed with ViewGum© software to assess improvement in chewing ability.
Sponsors
TC Erciyes University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 9 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged 6 to 9 years in the mixed dentition period Presence of dental caries categorized as CAST codes 5, 6, or 7 Children with fully erupted permanent first molars Medically healthy children (ASA I) Cooperative or manageable with nonpharmacological behavior guidance techniques Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion criteria
* Children with systemic or neurological disorders affecting mastication or swallowing History of orthodontic or prosthetic treatment Presence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction Use of medications influencing salivary flow or muscle activity Uncooperative children for whom the chewing test could not be standardized
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in Variance of Hue (VOH) Values Before and After Dental Treatment | Baseline and 3 months after dental treatment |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed