SDF vs. ART for Kids' Cavities in Kindergarten
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests two simple treatments for cavities in young children (ages 2–5) attending specific kindergartens. One treatment is a liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) that stops cavities, and the other is a special filling method (ART). The study looks at how well each treatment works and how kids and parents feel about it.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 5 years old (up to 5 years and 11 months).
- Your child must go to an INTEGRA or JUNJI kindergarten.
- Your child must have at least one cavity that is deep (into the dentin) but not causing nerve pain or infection.
- Your child must not have any long-term health condition or disability.
- Your child must not have allergies to any dental materials used in the study.
- Your child must not be staying in the area temporarily (transitory residence).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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