SMART Technique for Deep Cavities in Children's Molars
SMART With Different Modifications in Asymptomatic Deep Carious Lesions of Primary Molars.
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N/AInterventional Study
Caries; Dentin
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
4 – 9
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
150 (estimated)
Sponsor
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children aged 4 to 9 with certain untreated cavities in their back teeth. Participants will need to have their parents agree and sign consent to take part in this study.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I am a child between the ages of 4 and 9
I have at least one untreated cavity in my primary molars
I do not have a history of spontaneous pain from my teeth
I can cooperate to complete the treatment
I do not expect my primary teeth to fall out within two years
I am healthy and do not have serious medical conditions
You may not be able to join if
I do not have my parents' consent to participate
I have an allergy to silver or dental materials
I have special health care needs or medical conditions
My primary molar teeth are too damaged to be restored
There is significant bone loss around my teeth
My teeth have had root canal or pulpotomy treatment
My teeth have root resorption or fractures
My teeth are mobile or have ankylosis
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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This study aimed to evaluate the clinical success of the 'Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique '(SMART) with different modifications in asymptomatic deep carious lesions of primary molars.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients and parents of the patients who accept to participate and sign the informed consent.
2. Children between the ages of 4-9
3. Healthy children without a history of serious systemic conditions necessitating chronic use of medications.
4. Children whose dental examinatio…
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Patients and parents of the patients who accept to participate and sign the informed consent.
2. Children between the ages of 4-9
3. Healthy children without a history of serious systemic conditions necessitating chronic use of medications.
4. Children whose dental examination reveals at least one untreated asymptomatic cavitated carious lesion (ICDAS II index: code 4,5,6) affecting primary molars.
5. Absence of former history of spontaneous pain from the offending tooth/teeth.
6. Patients with an appropriate level of cooperation to complete treatment under clinical conditions.
7. Teeth are in a restorable condition.
8. Natural exfoliation of primary teeth to be treated should not be expected within two years.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patients and parents of the patients who does not accept to participate and sign the informed consent
2. Patients with proven allergy to silver compounds or any component of dental materials to be applied.
3. Patients with special health care needs or any medical conditions.
4. Primary molar teeth with excessive crown damage that cannot be restored.
5. Primary molar teeth in which bone loss exceeds 1/3 of the roots.
6. Primary molar teeth that have previously undergone root canal treatment or pulpotomy treatment.
7. Presence of internal/external and root resorption in primary teeth to be treated.
8. Root fracture, ankylosis or mobility in the primary teeth to be treated.
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