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Effect of Tailored Preventive Program on Caires Incidence Using International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) A Randomized Clinical Trial

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dental Caries
Interventions
Other: tailored preventive program
Registration Number
NCT03189797
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to evaluate The Effect of tailored preventive program on caries incidence using International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS) at a follow up periods of 3 ,6 and 12 months.

Detailed Description

A total number of 144 high caries risk dental students were selected based on the applied caries risk assessment method (CAMBRA). In the study group they were given a preventive program as homecare program including tooth brushing 2/day with a fluoride toothpaste( 5000 ppm F) following the instructions in addition to fluoride mouth rinse. For the clinical approach motivational engagement was done by discussing with patients how to improve oral health behavior including amount of sugar, fibrous food and junk food. This in addition to pits and fissures sealant, F- varnish 2 times /year. Recalls up were done at 3, 6 and 12 months by recording the caries prevalence , application of fluoride varnish every 6 months and dietary intake interventions. In the Control group participants assigned to the control condition will be advised to maintain their existing lifestyles. For ethical reasons, if the program shows its effectiveness, it will be made available to all groups at the end of the study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
144
Inclusion Criteria
  • Dental student.
  • No malocclusion.
  • Medically free
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Compromised medical history.
  • Severe or active periodontal disease.
  • Heavy bruxism or a traumatic occlusion
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
study grouptailored preventive programAfter defining the individual patient's likelihood risk status and the diagnosis for each lesion, ICCMS presents a management element to build a comprehensive patient care plan as follow: In the study group they were given a preventive program as homecare program including tooth brushing 2/day with a fluoride toothpaste( 5000 ppm F) following the instructions in addition to fluoride mouth rinse. For the clinical approach motivational engagement was done by discussing with patients how to improve oral health behavior including amount of sugar, fibrous food and junk food. This in addition to pits and fissures sealant, F- varnish 2 times /year. and application of fluoride varnish every 6 months and dietary intake interventions.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of dental caires12 months

ICCMS caries index

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ahmed Mamdouh

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Cairo, Maadi, Egypt

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