SDF vs Fluoride Varnish for Streptococcus Mutans Reduction in Children
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Dental Caries
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 3 – 8
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 48 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Assiut University · Other
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About This Trial
This randomized split-mouth clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) versus 5% sodium fluoride varnish (FV) in reducing salivary Streptococcus mutans levels in children with bilateral caries. Each participant will receive SDF on one side of the mouth and FV on the contralateral side. The primary outcome is change in Dentocult SM Strip Mutans scores in plaq…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 3-8 years; cooperative (Frankl ≥2).
* ≥2 contralateral primary molars with active dentin caries (ICDAS 3-5) of comparable severity.
* Parent/guardian consent; child assent when appropriate.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Silver allergy; ulcerative gingivitis/stomatitis.
* Systemi…
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