CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Evaluation of Glass Ionomer and Resin-Based Fissure Sealants on Newly Erupted Permanent First Molars: A 24-Month Randomized Clinical Trial

Turkey (Türkiye)35 participantsStarted 2023-04-10

Plain-language summary

This clinical study aims to compare the clinical performance of two different fissure sealant materials-glass ionomer and resin-based-when applied to newly erupted permanent first molars in children. The study evaluates which material provides better retention, marginal adaptation, and protection against dental caries over a 24-month period.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 7 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-7 years * Children who are systemically healthy and classified as ASA I and II16 * Children whose parents and themselves have agreed to attend the study and follow-up visits throughout the study period * Children who have established oral hygiene habits Exclusion Criteria: * Children whose caregivers did not sign the informed consent form, and patients who wished to withdraw or for whom the treatment protocol was not properly followed. * Children who have restorations, cavitated surfaces or developmental defects and hypoplasia on the permanent first molar teeth to be treated. * Medically compromised and children who need special treatment. * History of adverse reactions to any restorative materials.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Sealant retention

Timeframe: 1, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07115290

SponsorGulcin Bulut

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-20

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