Status:
RECRUITING
The Effect of an Adhesive System on the Retention and Caries Prevention for Fissure Sealants in Permanent Molars
Lead Sponsor:
University of Dublin, Trinity College
Conditions:
Dental Caries
Fissure Sealant
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Background: Resin-based fissure sealants (FS) are recommended to prevent pit-and-fissure caries development or prevent the progression of enamel caries lesion to frank cavitation into dentine. There i...
Detailed Description
Introduction Resin-based fissure sealants (FS) have been used as a physical barrier in pit-and-fissures with the aim to reduce biofilm accumulation and prevent the development of new caries lesions i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- 6 to 12 years of age;
- Referred for dental treatment at the Dublin Dental University Hospital DDUH) or that are ongoing patients of the Paediatric dentistry clinic;
- With first permanent molars that are caries free or present caries lesions restricted to enamel (ICDAS 1 to 3) indicated for glass ionomer sealants.
- Whose parents agreed and consent to participate in the present research;
- Exclusion criteria:
- Presence of any developmental defects
- Presence of any type of restorative/sealant material in the selected tooth;
- Presence of a dentine shadow (ICDAS 4) or dentine cavitation (ICDAS 5/6) detected clinically and/or radiographically14;
- Insufficient cooperation to achieve adequate moisture control using cotton roll isolation
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 5 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 5 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06608563
Start Date
June 5 2024
End Date
June 5 2027
Last Update
November 8 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Dublin Dental University Hospital - Trintiy College Dublin
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, D02 F859