CompletedNot Applicable

Laser Versus Silver Diamine Fluoride in Hall Technique in Primary Teeth

Egypt120 participantsStarted 2021-03-10

Plain-language summary

The hall technique for primary teeth depends on the idea of isolation of the carious non exposed primary tooth from all bacteria present in the oral cavity by using a stainless-steel crown which result in arresting of the caries and preventing its progress to the pulp. Recently laser and Silver Diamide Fluoride (SDF) have been used to arrest the progress of caries so in the current study we will compare the success rate of hall technique with either laser or SDF in arresting of caries

Who can participate

Age range

4 Years – 7 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients should be medically free * Presence of asymptomatic enamel and dentin caries in one or more primary molars, which can be detected clinically and radiographically * Periapical radiograph should show caries involving the outer half of the dentin * There should be no signs or symptoms of pulpal pathosis Exclusion Criteria: * Immunocompromised patients * Presence of any signs or symptoms of pulpal pathosis denoting irreversible pulpitis * Parents who are not willing to come in the follow up visits

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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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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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What they're measuring

Pain on biting

Timeframe: 1 year

gingival swelling

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05265104

SponsorNational Research Centre, Egypt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-30

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