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NCT Number: NCT05395065

Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel: Case Series

A clinical case series to determine the clinical response of dental caries lesions in primary teeth where 38% silver diamine fluoride gel is applied and cover with 2.5% sodium fluoride varnish. Additionally, to assess parent satisfaction with treatment with 38% silver diamine fluoride.

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Key information

Conditions

Dental Caries in Children Dental Caries Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Demineralization Tooth Diseases

Age range

3 year–4 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

UGEL Manazo, Puno, Peru

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About this study

A clinical case series of 235 children ages 3 and 4 with severe early childhood caries where the lesions are treated with 38% silver diamine fluoride and covered with 2.5% sodium fluoride varnish at baseline and 6 months. The primary objective is to determine the response of dental caries lesions (caries arrest) into the dentin in primary teeth at one year of follow-up. The secondary objective is to assess parent satisfaction with treatment with 38% silver diamine fluoride and 2.5% sodium fluoride varnish.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • At least one active caries lesion Good general health by parent report

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to cooperate with exam or procedure

Treatment and study plan

Silver Diamine Fluoride/Sodium Fluoride Varnish

Device

Application of dental caries arresting topical medication

Other names: Advantage Silver Dental Arrest 38% Gel, Fluorimax 2.5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish

Primary outcomes

  1. Lesion Activity

    Time frame: 5 months

    Caries Lesion Arrest

  2. Lesion Activity

    Time frame: 12 months

    Caries Lesion Arrest

Secondary outcomes

  1. Caries Increment

    Time frame: 5 months

    Caries Increment (d2-4mfs)

  2. Caries Increment

    Time frame: 12 months

    Caries Increment (d2-4mfs)

  3. New Caries Lesions

    Time frame: 5 months

    Rate of New Caries Lesions ((d2-4mfs)

  4. New Caries Lesions

    Time frame: 12 months

    Rate of New Caries Lesions ((d2-4mfs)

  5. Satisfaction with Color Changes in Teeth

    Time frame: 5 months

    Bothered by Color Changes in the teeth (1-10 scale)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Advantage Silver Dental Arrest, LLC

Industry

Collaborators

  • Universidad Nacional Del Altiplano Puno
  • University of Washington

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Response of Caries Lesions in Dentin After Application of Silver Diamine Fluoride Gel: A Case Series

Acronym: KiruPoderoso

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 27, 2022
Registry last updated
Jan 30, 2024

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