CompletedNot Applicable

Dry-Shield vs Rubber Dam During Fissure Sealant Placement

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2025-02-26

Plain-language summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficiency of the Dry-Shield isolation system compared with rubber dam isolation and cotton roll isolation during fissure sealant application in permanent molars among pediatric patients. The study evaluates chairside time, patient preference, and fissure sealant retention rates after 6 and 12 months of follow-up. Proper isolation during fissure sealant application is considered essential for optimal retention and long-term clinical success. The study also aims to assess whether Dry-Shield can provide a practical and comfortable alternative to conventional isolation techniques in pediatric dentistry.

Who can participate

Age range

6 Years – 15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Cooperative, apparently healthy children.
. Each child had at least three fully erupted first and/or second permanent molars.
. Patient being at high risk of dental caries.
. Informed consent was filled before treatment.
. Tooth had deep pits and fissures.
. Molars with the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) score 0-2.
. All three molars required PFS.

Exclusion criteria

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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What they're measuring

Sealant Retention Rate

Timeframe: 6 months and 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07622173

SponsorSuez Canal University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-29

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