Testing a laser tool for finding cavities in kids' molars

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Occlusal caries; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN97265287
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Kalamoon

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2015-03-29
• Study Start: 2024-07-29
• Last Update Posted: 12 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

1. Children aged 7 years
2. Participants must have first permanent molars without occlusal restorations or fissure sealants
3. Participants must have visible occlusal caries or be in need of evaluation for caries
4. Participants must be in generally good health with no significant systemic diseases
5. Participants must not have received fluoride varnish treatment within the past 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

1. Participants with significant systemic diseases that could affect the study's outcomes or procedures
2. Participants who have received fluoride varnish treatment within the past 6 months
3. Participants with occlusal restorations, fissure sealants, or hypoplastic pits on the first permanent molars
4. Participants whose guardians are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
5. Participants who are unable to cooperate with the study procedures or examinations

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Occlusal caries detection is measured using DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence and visual examination at baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Sensitivity and specificity of DIAGNOdent measured using the DIAGNOdent laser fluorescence device and visual examination at baseline<br>2. Accuracy of DIAGNOdent measured by comparing DIAGNOdent readings with visual examination results at baseline<br>3. Inter-method agreement between DIAGNOdent and visual examination measured using Cohen's kappa coefficient at baseline