Laser treatment to prevent cavities in children's molars
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special laser (Er,Cr:YSGG) can prevent cavities in the deep grooves of children's permanent back teeth. It is for children ages 6–12 who are calm during dental visits and have healthy, groove-filled molars without visible cavities.
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Who can take part
- The child is 6 to 12 years old.
- They are cooperative during dental visits (rated positive or definitely positive on the Frankl behavior scale).
- They have at least two fully grown permanent molars with deep grooves and no cavities (ICDAS-II score 0, 1, or 2).
- A special laser check (DIAGNOdent) shows the grooves only have early signs of decay within the enamel (score 25 or less).
- The child has no serious health conditions, no enamel defects, and has not used a strong fluoride treatment in the last 3 months.
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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