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COMPARISON OF SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE AND SODIUM FLUORIDE VARNISH ON CARIES PREVENTION IN PATIENT WITH HEAD AND NECK RADIATION THERAPY

Comparison of Silver diamine fluoride and Sodium fluoride varnish on caries prevention in patient with head and neck radiation therapy: Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20241003001
Enrollment
70
Registered
2024-10-03
Start date
2024-07-01
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

radiation caries(rapid and extensive tooth decay) in Head and neck cancer patients who have undergone radiation therapy Radiation caries, Silver diamine fluoride, Sodium fluoride varnish, Head and neck cancer, Radiation therapy

Interventions

using cotton pellet to apply 38% Silver diamine fluoride around Buccal, Lingual, and proximal surface of the teeth for 1 minute (1 drop/5 teeth) every 6 months,using micro brush to apply 5% Sodium flu
Experimental Drug,Active Comparator Drug
Silver diamine fluoride application,Sodium fluoride varnish application

Sponsors

-
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Patient with head and neck radiation therapy who have completed radiotherapy more than 1 month and less than 3 months 2.Age greater than or equal to 18 years old 3.Complete dental treatment 4.Have at least 5 teeth

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Incapable of accessing dental treatment due to limited mouth opening 2.Allergic to silver or colophony agents 3.Presence of oral mucositis at randomization day 4.Received head and neck radiation more than 1 course 5.Regular use Fluoride mouth rinse or Fluoride tray

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Number of tooth surfaces develop to new caries or restorations from first recall dental visit until 2 years decayed, missing, filled teeth indices (DMFS)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Contributing factors that affect radiation caries from first recall dental visit until 2 years assess data from demographic data and medical record

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPipop Saikaew

Mahidol University

pipop045@gmail.com0624974698

Outcome results

None listed

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