Arresting dental caries using silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has gained attention recently for the management of early childhood caries (ECC). However, black staining is one of its drawbacks. A possible affordable alternative can be Sodium Fluoride (NaF) supported with good oral hygiene induced by parental Motivational Interviewing (MI). The trial aims to compare the impact of SDF versus NaF supported by MI on lesion activity in preschool children.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
140
Applied at baseline
Two MI sessions: face-to-face at baseline and phone call at 3 months
Applied bianually
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
Caries Arrest
Percentage of arrested carious lesions
Time frame: 6 months
Caries Increment
Number of new carious lesions will be assessed using decayed, missing (due to caries), and filled primary tooth surface index (dmfs)
Time frame: 6 months
Parental satisfaction
Parents will be asked if application was an easy process, pain free for their child and taste is acceptable. Answers will be on a 5 point Likert scale (Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral , Disagree, Strongly disagree).
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
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