Clinical Research Directory

Preventing Early Childhood Caries With a Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel

The objective is to compare the efficacy of SDF gel with that of NaF varnish in preventing carious lesions in preschool children when applied at half-yearly intervals over a 24-month period.

Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride Versus Nano-Silver Fluoride in Arresting Active Dentin Caries in Primary Teeth in Young Children

Early childhood caries is a major public health problem affecting preschool children worldwide. Silver Diamine Fluoride is a well-established non-invasive treatment for arresting caries; however, it causes black discoloration of treated lesions. Nano-Silver Fluoride has been introduced as an alternative that may arrest caries without discoloration. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Nano-Silver Fluoride in arresting active dentin caries in primary teeth and to assess discoloration, post-operative pain, and parental satisfaction over a 12-month follow-up period.

Effect Of Silverdiamine Fluoride Gel, Sodium Fluoride With CPP-ACP, APF On Early Childhood Caries - A Randomised Controlled Trial

Early Childhood Caries (ECC) remains a global public health concern, necessitating minimally invasive, fluoride-based alternatives to conventional restorative therapy. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Sodium Fluoride with Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (NaF + CPP-ACP), and Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) gel are widely employed chemotherapeutic agents; however, comparative clinical evidence of their effectiveness in ECC management remains limited. This randomized controlled clinical trial will evaluate and compare the efficacy of SDF gel, NaF + CPP-ACP, and APF gel in arresting and preventing ECC.

Caries Risk in Children Treated Under General Anesthesia for Early Childhood Caries

This observational, cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the current caries risk profiles of children who underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) for early childhood caries (ECC) between 2015 and 2020 at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Dentistry. A minimum of 44 systemically healthy children will be included. Caries risk will be assessed using the Cariogram model, incorporating clinical parameters (DMFT/dmft, Plaque Index, Gingival Index, probing depth), salivary factors (stimulated flow rate, buffer capacity), and standardized questionnaires covering diet, fluoride exposure, socioeconomic status, and dental visit history. Data will be collected in a single visit, analyzed using SPSS. The study aims to provide scientific evidence for long-term preventive strategies and oral health policies targeting high-risk pediatric populations treated under GA for ECC.

Analysis of Salivary Proteins in Young Children as an Device to Improve Caries Risk Assessment

The goal of this observational study is to learn if the composition of salivary proteins in 3-year-old children, from communities with documented varying caries risks, can be used to identify future diagnostic predictors for caries risk. The main question to answer is: • Can the host´s salivary protein profile (expression and abundance) show a correlation with the caries prevalence between the individuals in the different study cohorts? Two cohorts of children with different documented demographic characteristics in the region of Stockholm (Sweden) will be examined. Participants will be asked to provide saliva samples and undergo clinical oral examinations conducted by trained dental practitioners.