Status:
RECRUITING
SDF vs Fluoride Varnish for Streptococcus Mutans Reduction in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Dental Caries
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-8 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized split-mouth clinical trial will compare the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) versus 5% sodium fluoride varnish (FV) in reducing salivary Streptococcus mutans levels i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 3-8 years; cooperative (Frankl ≥2).
- ≥2 contralateral primary molars with active dentin caries (ICDAS 3-5) of comparable severity.
- Parent/guardian consent; child assent when appropriate.
Exclusion
- Silver allergy; ulcerative gingivitis/stomatitis.
- Systemic antibiotics within 4 weeks.
- Fixed appliances interfering with plaque assessment.
- Conditions precluding safe participation per clinician judgment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07181967
Start Date
September 15 2025
End Date
December 30 2025
Last Update
November 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Assiut University
Asyut, Asyut Governorate, Egypt, 71511