Comparison of Retention of Self-etch Sealants and Flowable Composite in Permanent Molars

N/ACompletedNCT06895096

Foundation University Islamabad46 enrolled

Overview

Comparison of Retention of Self-etch sealants and Flowable Composite in permanent Molars.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pits and Fissures Sealant

Interventions

Pit Fissure SealantDEVICE

Flowable composite is being used for the purpose of sealing pits and fissures which require etching and bonding before application whereas self etch sealants are self adhesive and do not require etching and sealing.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients aged between 8 to 18 years. 2. Patients with completely erupted maxillary and mandibular molars with deep pits and fissures having a score of 0 or 1 according to ICDAS classification - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with a history of any medical conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome , renal failure or have immunocompromised state (juvenile diabetes). 2. Patients with history of prolonged medication such as steroids, chemotherapy or TB medication. 3. Teeth with carious lesion extending to dentino-enamel junction/dentin. 4. Patients with poor oral hygiene. 5. Patients with bruxism or parafunctional habits. 6. Permanent molars with developmental defects or restorations. 7. Teeth with poor prognosis and having periodontal diseases.

Locations (1)

Foundation university college of Dentistry and Hospital

Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

sealant retention

observation as to whether sealant is completely retained ,partially retained or completely lost

Time frame: from enrollment to end of treatment at 6 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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