Evaluation of Dental Caries Using Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment Need (CAST) Index, International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) Index and World Health Organization (WHO) Index

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Caries Experience

• Registration Number: NCT06858462
• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Brief Summary

This study goals is to compare the three indices in Egyptian children aged 4 to 6 years in caries detection and time needed for the assessments which will contribute to valuable data for pediatric oral health assessments both locally and globally.

Detailed Description

This study will ensure that patients receive precise evaluations and guide early, appropriate preventive measures or treatments. Over time, this will contribute to reducing caries progression and related complications.

Also, Parents become more aware of their children's dental health status, emphasizing the importance of early detection and intervention.Furthermore , Comparing the indices will provide insights into which tool is most efficient and reliable for detecting caries in preschool children.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-05
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-05
• Study Start: 2025-05
• Primary Completion: 2025-08
• Study Completion: 2025-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1000

Inclusion Criteria

• Children aged 4-6 years.
• Written consent from parents or guardians for participation.
• Children who are cooperative during clinical examinations.

Exclusion Criteria

• Children with systemic and mental diseases that might affect dental health.
• Teeth with developmental anomalies that interfere with caries assessment.
• Teeth with extensive restorations.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental Caries Experience	Baseline ( single visit)	The presence of dental caries will be assessed using the CAST, ICDAS, and WHO indices. The findings will provide a comparative evaluation of these indices in Egyptian children aged 4 to 6 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Time For index Application	Baseline (single visit)	The time required to apply each caries assessment index (CAST, ICDAS, and WHO) will be measured in seconds for each child during the clinical examination