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Comparison of the cost effectiveness of fluoride varnish versus pit sealants and fissures in reducing the incidence of caries in children- A Randomized controlled clinical trial

Cost effectiveness of two preventive methods in the incidence of caries. Controlled clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
SLCTR
Registry ID
SLCTR/2019/009
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2019-03-10
Start date
2019-03-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Oral health, Caries.

Interventions

Study setting – Elementary schools in Hidalgo State, Mexico. Randomization method- Using the random number function excel. Intervention - Group 1 - Sealants of pits and fissures. Application of s

Sponsors

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Children between 6 and 8 years of age. • Have at least one permanent first molars healthy and totally erupted. • That belong to the selected school. That their parents accept and sign the informed consent. • The children allow oral exploration and application of sealants.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Children with fixed orthodontic appliances • Children with different capabilities. • Any systemic pathology • Any alteration of the oral cavity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of caries as measured by using the visual method and the measurement system will be ICDAS. ICDAS: International Caries Detection and Assesment System [6 months, 1 year]—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Cost of each intervention The cost will be measured as follows: 1. Total cost of each intervention 2. Time needed for each application 3. Number of times that requires reapplication. [6 months, 1 year]—

Countries

Mexico

Contacts

Public ContactCarlo Eduardo Medina Solís

Full-time research professor

cemedinas@yahoo.com(771) 71 720 00 Ext. 4301

Outcome results

None listed

Source: SLCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026