Evaluating the effectiveness of four different types of sealants in preventing dental caries in permanent teeth among children aged 6-14 years residing in an orphanage of Mysuru city.
Phase 3
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2021/08/036022
- Lead Sponsor
- JSS Dental College and Hospital JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1. Children with permanent molars and premolars with deep pits and fissures
2. Children with at least four permanent molars and premolars requiring sealant applications
3. Children who are willing to participate in the study with consent from their wardens/caretakers.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Children with gross oral defects which interfere with mastication resulting in unilateral mastication
2. Children presenting with generalized attrition of permanent teeth indicating bruxism
3. Uncooperative children not willing to offer assent
4. Children not available for follow up examinations.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method