Retention of sealants on healthy enamel vs early carious enamel in back teeth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares the 3-, 6-, and 12-month retention of Conseal F sealant on first and second permanent molars in two groups: non-carious enamel (ICDAS 0) and early carious enamel (ICDAS I-II). It uses an observational, quasi-experimental design in which participants are assigned to groups based on ICDAS scores and sealed after standard etching, with follow-up visits to assess retention by Simonson criteria. Data will be analyzed with chi-square tests to determine if retention differs between the groups at each time point. The study aims to inform follow-up strategies for optimal caries prevention in permanent molars.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Fully erupted maxillary and mandibular 1st and 2nd molars with antagonist teeth present.
* ICDAS score 0,I,II
* Age 7 to 18 years
* Both genders included

Exclusion Criteria:

* permanent teeth requiring restorations,
* uncooperative patients
* patients unwilling for follow-ups
* molars withy antagonist teeth not present
* mentally and physically handicapped patients
* patients with parafunctional habits
* patients undergoing orthodontic treatments

Where it's running

• Foundation University Islamabad
  Islamabad, Federal, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Dr. Fizza Sherazi, BDS — Foundation University Islamabad
• Study coordinator: Dr. Shoaib Rahim, FCPS
• Email: clinicaltrials.fucd@fui.edu.pk
• Phone: 923215097582

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.