Silver diamine fluoride gel: Application of 38% SDF gel every 6 months over 24 months
Sodium Fluoride varnish: Application of 5% NaF varnish every 6 months over 24 months
Study summary
The objective is to compare the efficacy of SDF gel with that of NaF varnish in preventing carious lesions in preschool children when applied at half-yearly intervals over a 24-month period.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
3 Years
Max age
5 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* generally healthy, with parental consents
Exclusion Criteria:
* uncooperative and difficult to manage, have major systemic diseases such as porphyria, or are on long-term medication such as anti-epileptic drugs.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Caries prevention — The follow-up oral examinations will be conducted every 6 months for 24 months totally The number of sound tooth surfaces that become cavitated caries 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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