Retention of Bonded Amalgam Sealants Versus Resin-based Sealants (NCT03130725) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Retention of Bonded Amalgam Sealants Versus Resin-based Sealants
Pakistan51 participantsStarted 2017-02-01
Plain-language summary
Dental caries, is one of the major public health problem in Pakistan. Dental sealants are known cost effective preventive measure of dental caries as compared to other preventive measures. Resin based sealants, is a proven treatment of pits and fissure sealants but retention is still problem. This trial will assess the use of amalgam sealants as an effective and retentive preventive measure in preventing dental caries in children as compared to the standard resin-based sealants. The findings of this randomized controlled trial will be used to raise awareness among the health care professionals, help them to choose amalgam sealants as an effective caries prevention method thereby reducing the burden of cost as amalgam is cheaper material compared to resin-based sealants.
The research question Is there any difference in the six months retention of bonded amalgam sealants compared to resin-based sealants among 12 to 16 years old children in Karachi
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children of aged 12 to 16 years (male and female) who will visit to the study site and fulfilled the eligibility criteria
* Teeth should be caries free at the time of sealants placement. As Dental sealant is a preventive treatment it is placed in a caries free surface. Incipient carious lesions will also be included.
* Teeth should be completely erupted, as incomplete eruption of teeth is highly correlates to the partial retention of sealants.
* Children who will give assent to participate in a study and their parents will give consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Special needs children (because they need special attention of parents)
* Children who have blood disorder like (leukemia, lymphoma, and thalassemia)
* Persons with impaired vision, speech and hearing (because either they may not be able to respond to questionnaire or conducting baseline dental training will be difficult).
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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