Improvement of dental sealant effectiveness by using moisture control innovation (tongue and cheek retractor and saliva contamination: SS-Suction): randomized controlled trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20210401007

Enrollment

440

Registered

2021-04-01

Start date

2021-03-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

High prevalence of pit and fissure caries dental sealant school children dental caries

Interventions

SS suction for moisture control,High power suction with dental assistance

Experimental Device,Active Comparator Other

SS Suction,routine moisture control

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

6 Years to 8 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children age 6-8 years old with sound lower permanent molars

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Fear to dental sealant service

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
sealant retention 3-6 months examination	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
dental caries 6 months examination	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSukanya Tianviwat

Prince of Songkhla University

sukanya.ti@psu.ac.th074287600

Outcome results

None listed

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