To check the effectiveness of a Sealant and a Varnish in preventing dental decay when painted on last back tooth which has just come into the mouth.

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Health Condition 1: null- Children aged 6-8 years of age with newly erupted non carious 1st permanent molars. Operculum covering 1/4th of the occlusal surface and presence of 1 or more interproximal lesions on other teeth.

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/05/013564
• Lead Sponsor: Savil R Uchil

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2019-06-10
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 74

Inclusion Criteria

Newly erupted non carious 1st permanent molars with operculum covering at least one fourth of the tooth surface

First permanent molars with deep pit and fissures or early enamel lesions with ICDAS 0,1,2,3 scores on occlusal surface and no caries present on other surfaces

Presence of one or more inter proximal lesions on other teeth

Satisfactory oral hygiene with a simpli�ed oral hygiene index score (OHI-S) of less than or equal to 3

Satisfactory cooperative behaviour, Frankl score 3 or 4

Subjects using fluoridated dentrifices.

Exclusion Criteria

History of any medical disease that might interfere with the study

Long-term regimen of medication that could affect the salivary flow and diet modification

Developmental defects of enamel and History of abnormal parafunctional activity

Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment/ with intraoral devices

Previously placed restorations on first permanent molars

History of allergies to resins and Children of parents who do not consent for the study.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Caries incidence in first permanent molar <br/ ><br>Change in the dental caries experience of the patientTimepoint: At 6 months and 12 months from the date of application of sealant and varnish.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Time taken to apply Pit and Fissure sealants and Fluoride Varnish, <br/ ><br>Complete or partial loss of sealants.Timepoint: Time taken to apply Pit and Fissure sealants and Fluoride varnish will be measured on the day of application. <br/ ><br>Complete or partial loss of sealants at 6 months and 12 months from the date of application.