Cariostatic Agents
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized, controlled, two-arm, single-blind clinical trial in which participants (parents/caregivers of children) were randomly allocated 1:1 into two groups: test and control. Randomizati
Sponsors
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Eligibility
Age
1 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Guardians and caregivers of children aged between 1 and 5 years; who are treated at the Clinic for Babies and Children in Early Childhood of the School of Dentistry of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; both sexes; who agree to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Guardians and caregivers of children involved in clinical studies in which silver diamine fluoride was one of the investigated interventions; who had already been treated with silver diamine fluoride; those with visual impairments; who do not own smartphones
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Expected outcome 1: To evaluate, through a questionnaire, whether having prior knowledge about the use of silver diamine fluoride for the treatment of caries lesions in children influences caregivers' acceptability and perception of its application;Outcome found 1: Prior knowledge about silver diamine fluoride treatment, as well as its advantages and disadvantages, did not influence caregivers' acceptance and perception of this treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome found 2: Greater acceptance was observed among caregivers who received prior information about silver diamine fluoride when considering treatment on anterior teeth;Expected outcome 2: To investigate whether possible factors related to silver diamine fluoride treatment, such as caries lesion darkening, maintaining an open cavity without a restorative material, ease of application, low cost, and non-invasive, may influence caregivers' opinions | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactGabriella Rodrigues
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Outcome results
None listed