Prevention of occlusal caries in erupting first permanent molars Fissure sealant, Self-adhering, S-PRG, Erupting molar
Conditions
Interventions
Giomer-based S-PRG fissure sealant will be applied to the occlusal surfaces of the first permanent molars after cleaning and acid etching according to manufacturer instructions,Self-adhering fissure s
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device
S-PRG-containing fissure sealant,Self-adhering fissure sealant
Sponsors
Ataturk University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 8 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pediatric patients aged 5-8 years with no sistemic diseases. Having at least two contralateral erupting first permanent molars suitable for split-mouth design. Teeth must be vital and caries-free
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with systemic diseases or conditions affecting oral health 2. Teeth with extensive occlusal caries, pulpal involvement, restorations, or cracks/fractures 3. Teeth that are non-vital or partially erupted in a way that prevents proper sealant application 4. Children with poor oral hygiene or uncooperative behavior that would interfere with clinical procedures 5. Children whose parents or legal guardians do not provide written informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical performance of fissure sealants, Caries development, Marginal integrity 1, 6, and 12 months Retention of sealant, Modified USPHS criteria. Caries development: Clinical visual inspection and intraoral scanning (iTero). Marginal integrity: Evaluated using USPHS criteria. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Material-specific wear and surface characteristics 1, 6, and 12 months Assessed using intraoral scanning (iTero) and clinical inspection | — |
Countries
Turkey
Contacts
Public ContactFatih Sengul
Ataturk University
Outcome results
None listed