Silver treatments for stopping tooth decay in young children
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two silver-based treatments to stop tooth decay in young children who are uncooperative with dental treatment. Both treatments are painted on the cavity to help stop it from getting worse.
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Who can take part
- Your child should be generally healthy.
- Your child must be between 3 and 5 years old.
- Your child must have refused or been very uncooperative with dental treatment.
- Your child must have active tooth decay in a back tooth (molar).
- Your child must not be allergic to silver.
- A parent or guardian must agree to the treatment and sign a consent form.
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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