Comparing Cention N and Resin Composite to Restore Cavities in Childrens First Permanent Molars A 12-Month Split-Mouth Randomized Trial Assessing Clinical and Quality of Life Outcomes

What this Trial Is About

This research evaluates the clinical and radiographic performance of two restorative materials, Cention N and bioactive injectable resin composite, in treating dental caries in first permanent molars of children aged 8 to 10 years. The study also examines how these treatments affect childrens oral health-related quality of life over a 12-month period. The trial uses a split-mouth randomized controlled design to compare outcomes within the same child, minimizing individual differences. Participants receive restorations in bilateral carious first permanent molars one tooth is treated with Cention N, a self-curing alkasite material releasing fluoride and other ions to support remineralization, while the other is treated with a resin composite, a widely used tooth-colored material. Both procedures involve local anesthesia, rubber dam isolation, caries removal, cavity preparation, enamel etching, adhesive application, and finishing and polishing. Treatments are performed according to manufacturers instructions, including optional light curing for Cention N. Children attend scheduled follow-up visits at 3, 6, and 12 months for clinical and radiographic assessments using modified USPHS criteria, evaluating color match, marginal adaptation, discoloration, anatomic form, secondary caries, and restoration integrity. Oral health-related quality of life is assessed at one year using the Child Perceptions Questionnaire CPQ8-10. The study includes monitoring of behavior, clinical signs, and radiographic status, with data analyzed to compare the two materials performance and impact on quality of life.

Clinical and Radiographic Assessment of First Permanent Molars With Cention-N