Silver diamine fluoride gel: Application of 38% SDF gel every 6 months
Silver diamine fluoride solution: Application of 38% SDF solution every 6 months
Study summary
The objective is to determine whether the efficacy of a 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) gel is non-inferior to a 38% SDF solution for arresting carious lesions in preschool children when applied at half-yearly intervals over a 30-month period.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
3 Years
Max age
5 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* generally healthy, have at least one tooth with cavitated dentine carious lesion
Exclusion Criteria:
* uncooperative and difficult to manage, with severe forms of hypoplasia of fluorosis or other oral diseases, wearing orthodontic devices or under dental treatment, have major systemic diseases, or are on long-term medication
Primary outcome measure(s)
The hardness of cavity on tooth by probing — The follow-up oral examinations will be conducted every 6 months for 30 months totally The number of active carious tooth surfaces that become arrested per child
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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