Initial carious lesions of permanent molars in children between 6-8 years old Children Pit and Fissure Sealant Dentin-Bonding Agent Dental adhesive Permanent molar Initial caries
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy children aged 6-8 years 2. Children with fully erupted bilateral first permanent molars in either the maxillary or mandibular arch, presenting deep pits and fissures with initial carious lesions classified as ICDAS II codes 1-3. 3. Parents or legal guardians provide written informed consent for participation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children who are uncooperative during procedures. 2. Permanent molars presenting with enamel developmental defects. 3. Permanent molars that have been restored and/or sealed with pit and fissure sealants. 4. Permanent molars with clinically detectable proximal carious lesions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Retention Immediately after placement, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 months, and 36 months post-treatment Retention rate | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Present or absent new caries formation Immediately after placement, 6, 12, 18, 24, 30 months, and 36 months post-treatment New caries formation | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University