Caries risk after dental treatment under general anesthesia in young children
The Evaluation of Current Caries Risk in Children Treated Under General Anesthesia Due to Early Childhood Caries Between 2015-2020
This project will use the Cariogram to see if children who had dental treatment under general anesthesia for early childhood caries still face a high risk of new cavities.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aydin Adnan Menderes University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aydin, Aydın) |
| Trial ID | NCT07330570 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This cross-sectional observational project will recruit at least 44 systemically healthy children who received dental treatment under general anesthesia for ECC at Aydın Adnan Menderes University between 2015 and 2020. In a single clinic visit researchers will collect clinical exams (dmft/DMFT, Plaque Index, Gingival Index, probing depth), stimulated salivary flow and buffer capacity measures, and standardized questionnaires on diet, fluoride exposure, socioeconomic status, and dental visit history. The Cariogram model will combine these inputs to generate individualized caries risk profiles and identify key contributing factors. Collected data will be analyzed using SPSS to inform long-term preventive strategies and oral health policies for high‑risk pediatric populations treated under GA.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are systemically healthy pediatric patients who underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia for ECC at the Aydın Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Dentistry between 2015 and 2020 and whose parents/legal guardians provide written consent and the child gives assent.
Not a fit: Children with systemic diseases, special healthcare needs, mental or physical disabilities, or those who are unable to cooperate with the oral exam are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help identify children at high risk of recurrent cavities after treatment under GA and guide targeted long-term prevention to reduce future decay.
How similar studies have performed: Previous follow-up studies have documented high rates of recurrent caries after GA treatments and the Cariogram has been used to predict caries risk, but long-term data specific to post‑GA pediatric cohorts are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients who underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia for early childhood caries (ECC) at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Aydın Adnan Menderes University between 2015-2020 * Patients whose follow-up information (e.g., discharge summary, treatment plan) is accessible through clinical records * Individuals who provide written informed consent signed by their parents/legal guardians and assent from the child to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with medical conditions that may affect oral health, such as systemic diseases, immunodeficiencies, or chronic illnesses * Children with special healthcare needs or mental/physical disabilities * Patients who do not cooperate during the examination or do not allow the completion of the oral examination
Where this trial is running
Aydin, Aydın
- Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Dentistry — Aydin, Aydın, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Melis Akyıldız — Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Dentistry
- Study coordinator: Melis Akyıldız
- Email: baharmeliss@hotmail.com
- Phone: 05387970703
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.