Effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride as a Treatment for Caries in Comparison to Traditional Restorative Techniques
Completed · Phase 3
Conditions studied: Caries
In brief
The purpose of this study is to compare standard fillings and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for treatment of cavities in baby teeth. The investigators will compare the effectiveness of stopping the cavity, cost of the treatments and the opinions of the families and the dental providers.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02601833
- Run by
- University of Michigan
- People needed
- 98
- Starts
- 2016-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2020-09-18
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-11-22
Who can join
Age: 2 and older, up to 10. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Presence of at least one active (soft) cavitated carious lesions in the primary dentition, extending into dentin (ICDAS 5 or 6)
- The selected tooth must have a one or two surface lesion (more than 1/3 of the crown of the tooth must be remaining) and must allow for direct application of SDF
- Study teeth will not have any spontaneous or elicited pain due to caries, tooth mobility, or signs of pulpal infection
- Selected primary teeth must have an anticipated exfoliation date greater than 12 months away
You may not qualify if…
- Hereditary developmental defects such as Amelogenesis Imperfecta and Dentinogenesis Imperfecta
- Severe medical conditions that do not allow the child to be managed in the clinic
- Known allergy /sensitivity to dental materials being used, including SDF
- Inability of the child to cooperate for treatment, recall examinations, or periapical radiographs
- Wards of the State, for consenting reasons
Where it is running
- University of Michigan School of Dentistry — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Mott Children's Health Center — Flint, Michigan, United States
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