Dental caries. Dental Caries Activity Tests
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be allocated randomly into two groups: 49 in the fluoridated gel (GF) group and 49 in the placebo gel group (GP). Prophylaxis will be performed with dental floss, rubber cup, robson
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Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Eligibility
Age
3 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Have at least one incipient enamel lesion in vestibular, palatal or occlusal surface in deciduous or permanent dentition; Have access to fluoridated water and use fluoridated toothpaste.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systemic alterations that may interfere in the development of caries; Have received topical fluoride in the last six months; Cognitive impairment who can not adhere to treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To evaluate the efficacy of the association of fluoridated gel with hygiene and diet instructions on the inactivation of active carious lesions without cavity, evaluating the clinical alterations through visual-tactile examination. Data collected at the beginning, during and after treatment of the disease. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of topical gel applications fluoride required for the inactivation of caries lesions, evaluating the clinical alterations through visual-tactile examination. Data collected at the beginning, during and after treatment of the disease. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJonas Rodrigues
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Outcome results
None listed