EVALUATION of PREVENTIVE EFFECT of SEALANTS and LASER THERAPY on DENTAL CARIES and POSTERUPTIVE BREAKDOWN on MOLARS AFFECTED with MOLAR INCISOR HYPOMINERALISATION (RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL)

Launched by ALEXANDRIA UNIVERSITY · Jan 25, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different ways to help protect the back teeth (molars) of children aged 6 to 9 who have a condition called Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH). MIH affects the enamel, which is the hard outer layer of the teeth, making the molars more likely to develop cavities or break down after they come in. The researchers want to compare the effectiveness of a glass ionomer sealant and laser therapy in preventing dental problems in these teeth over 18 months.

To participate in this study, children must be between 6 and 9 years old and have at least one molar with MIH that does not already have any cavities or significant damage. Throughout the trial, the children will have their teeth checked at different times to see how well the treatments are working and whether they are experiencing any discomfort. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it's important for parents to know that the children selected will receive careful evaluations to ensure their overall health and eligibility.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 6-9 years old children (29)
• • One tooth with MIH with no PEB according to evaluation criteria proposed by Ghanim (2017) (APPENDIX I) (30) and ICDAS scores 0, 1 and 2 (APPENDIX II) (31)
• • Good overall health (ASA I) (APPENDIX III) (32)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • First permanent molars with active carious lesions with ICDAS scores 5 and 6 (Appendix II) or defective restorations (31)
• • Sufficient dentin loss that requires restorative therapy
• • Any clinical signs of failure (abscess, fistula)