Dental Isolation Systems Among Pediatric Patients With Different Airway Patency

Launched by KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY · Nov 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to understand how two different dental isolation systems—DryShield isolation (DSI) and Rubber Dam isolation (RDI)—affect children during dental procedures. Specifically, the study will measure things like how well children breathe, their heart rate, blood pressure, behavior, and any pain or discomfort they might feel while getting fissure sealants on their teeth. The trial will include healthy and cooperative children aged 6 to 12 who need this specific dental treatment. To participate, children must have fully erupted permanent first molars and will be grouped based on their airway openness, which will be assessed by two trained dentists.

Participants can expect to have their vital signs monitored throughout the procedure, which will also be recorded on video. Pain levels and behavior will be tracked using simple scales to help understand how they’re feeling during treatment. The study aims to gather valuable insights that could improve dental care for children, particularly those who may have challenges with breathing. Note that children with certain dental issues or previous uncooperative behavior will not be eligible to participate.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Healthy
• • 2. Cooperative
• • 3. 6-12-year-old children
• • 4. Who need fissure sealants in at least two contralateral fully erupted permanent first molar
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Children with partially erupted, previously restored, or carious first molars.
• • 2. Children with uncooperative behavior during their previous dental treatment.
• • 3. Children with fixed orthodontic appliances
• • 4. Children with nasal obstruction