Comparative evaluation of longevity and economic efficiency of silver-modified atraumatic restorative treatment (SMART) and conventional atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) in permanent molars among prison inmates: A randomized control trial.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 108
- 试验地点
- 1
研究概览
简要总结
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare two simple, minimally invasive methods of treating tooth decay—Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (SMART) and conventional Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)—in permanent back teeth of prison inmates. The study will evaluate which technique provides better longevity of dental fillings and is more cost-effective in a resource-limited prison setting. Eligible inmates with decayed permanent molars will be randomly assigned to receive either SMART or ART, and the restorations will be assessed over a 12-month period. The findings are expected to help identify a practical and sustainable dental treatment approach for improving oral health care in correctional institutions.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 盲法
- Participant and Investigator Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 20.00 Year(s) 至 50.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Incarcerated adults with at least one permanent molar requiring a Class I occlusal restoration due to dental caries.
- •Permanent molars with dentinal caries without pulpal involvement.
- •Participants willing to provide written informed consent.
- •Participants likely to remain available for 12-month follow-up.
排除标准
- •Teeth with signs of irreversible pulpitis or periapical pathology.
- •Molars with inadequate remaining tooth structure for restoration.
- •Previously restored teeth.
- •Participants unable to comply with study procedures or likely to be transferred/released before follow-up completion.
研究者
Dr Biswadeep Roychowdhury
KLE VK INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, Belgaum