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Dental Caries in ChildrenIsolationC3NCT03733522

Isolation of the Operative Field Influences the Survival Rate of Composite Restorations

A study testing Rubber dam isolation and Relative isolation in people with Dental Caries in Children, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival of direct composite resin restorations in primary molars using different methods of isolation of the operative field: absolute isolation (local anesthesia, use of dental clamp and rubber dam) and relative isolation (cotton rollers and saliva ejector) by a randomized… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 4 to 10 years
Conditions the study is for
Dental Caries in Children
What is being tested?
Rubber dam isolation and Relative isolation
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
93 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
1 Dec 2018to 1 Mar 2021
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 4 to 10 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • who have sought treatment in the University;
  • between 4 and 10 years of age;
  • with at least one dentin caries lesion without pulp involvement (ICCMS C score);
  • need for restoration replacement diagnosed by FDI criteria or CARS criteria;
  • absence of pulp involvement diagnosed by interproximal radiography (presence of dentin layer between the caries lesion and the pulp chamber).

Who cannot join

  • children whose parents did not agree to participate in the study:
  • children who did not agree to participate or had behavioral problems during the initial consultations.
  • signs or symptoms of pulp pathology: spontaneous pain, pulp exposure, abscess or fistula near the tooth to be included, mobility or presence of communication between the caries lesion and the pulp (evaluated by interproximal digital radiography of the diagnosis).

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • University of Sao Paulo

    São Paulo, São Paulo, 05508900

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About this study

Official title: Does the Isolation of the Operative Field Influence the Survival Rate of Bulkfill Composite Restorations in Primary Teeth

The aim of this study was to evaluate the survival of direct composite resin restorations in primary molars using different methods of isolation of the operative field: absolute isolation (local anesthesia, use of dental clamp and rubber dam) and relative isolation (cotton rollers and saliva ejector) by a randomized clinical trial. All composite restorations will be performed on children aged 4 to 10 years who present at least one dentin caries lesion or restoration needing replacement, without pulp involvement in a primary tooth. The treatments will be performed in the dental clinic of the University of São Paulo (FOUSP) by trained operators. The teeth will be randomized between the groups: Absolute Isolation (AI) and Relative Isolation (IR) and restored with composite resin (Scotchbond Universal Adhesive adhesive system and Filtek BulkFill composite resin - 3M ESPE) stratified by surface (single or multi surface). Restoration evaluation will be performed after 6, 12, 18, and 24 months by a blind, trained and calibrated examiner. As a primary outcome, the survival of the restorations will be evaluated. The secondary outcomes involve the procedure time (in minutes), professional and material cost (in Brazilian reais), as well as the cost-effectiveness of the restorations and the discomfort reported by the patient (measured using the Wong-Baker scale). The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and log-rank test will be applied to the survival of the restoration. All variables will be modeled and compared with a Cox regression model of shared fragility. The discomfort reported by the patient will be analyzed by Ordinal Logistic Regression (α = 5%).

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Objective:

The aim of this study is to evaluate the survival of direct composite resin restorations in primary molars using different methods for isolation of the operative field: absolute isolation (local anesthesia, use of dental clamp and rubber dam) and relative isolation (cotton rollers and saliva ejector) by a randomized clinical trial.

Materials and Methods:

All composite restorations will be performed on children aged 4 to 10 years who present at least one dentin caries lesion or restoration needing replacement, without pulp involvement in a primary tooth. The treatments will be performed in the dental clinic of the University of São Paulo (FOUSP) by trained operators. The teeth will be randomized between the groups: Absolute Isolation (AI) and Relative Isolation (IR) and restored with composite resin (Scotchbond Universal Adhesive adhesive system and Filtek BulkFill composite resin - 3M ESPE) stratified by surface (single or multi surface).

Restoration evaluation will be performed after 6, 12, 18, and 24 months by a blind, trained and calibrated examiner.

As a primary outcome, the survival of the restorations will be evaluated. The secondary outcomes involve the procedure time (in minutes), professional and material cost (in Brazilian reais), as well as the cost-effectiveness of the restorations and the discomfort reported by the patient (measured using the Wong-Baker scale).

The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and log-rank test will be applied to the survival of the restoration. All variables will be modeled and compared with a Cox regression model of shared fragility. The discomfort reported by the patient will be analyzed by Ordinal Logistic Regression (α = 5%).

Being tested
Rubber dam isolation, Relative isolation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Rubber dam isolationProcedure or surgery

    Local anesthesia, use of dental clamp and rubber dam, followed by restoration using universal adhesive system and bulkfill composite restoration

  • Relative isolationProcedure or surgery

    No local anesthesia, use of cotton rollers and saliva ejector, followed by restoration using universal adhesive system and bulkfill composite restoration

Study groups in NCT03733522
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Rubber dam isolationActive comparatorAbsolute isolation * local anesthesia * use of dental clamp and rubber dam * restoration using Universal Adhesive in a self etch mode (Single Bond Universal - 3M ESPE) and bulkfill composite resin (Filtek Bulkfill - 3M ESPE)
Receives: Procedure: Relative isolation
Relative isolationExperimentalRelative isolation * no local anesthesia * use of cotton roll and saliva ejector * restoration using Universal Adhesive in a self etch mode (Single Bond Universal - 3M ESPE) and bulkfill composite resin (Filtek Bulkfill - 3M ESPE)
Receives: Procedure: Rubber dam isolation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Survival of the restorations

    The restorations will be evaluated according to the Roeleveld et al., 2006 criteria.

    Roeleveld et al. codes success (0-10) or failure (11-50).

    Measured: Every 6 months up to 24 months

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Child self-reported discomfort (0-5)

    Wong-Baker Facial scale (Wong; Baker, 1998) from 0 to 5. The higher the score, higher the child self-reported discomfort.

    Measured: Immediately after treatment (in the same appointment)

  2. Time spent during treatment (in minutes)

    The total time spent in each restorative session will be recorded in minutes.

    Measured: Immediately after treatment (in the same appointment)

  3. Procedure cost (in brazilian reais - R$)

    Direct costs - all materials used in each procedure will be recorded. The average price of three different places in Brazilian market will be used (in Brazilian Reais).

    Measured: Immediately after treatment (in the same appointment)

  4. Incremental Cost (in brazilian reais)

    For the calculation of the final cost (Brazilian reais) of the treatment of each tooth will be used the result of the sum of the initial cost of the restorative procedure with the cost of repairs when necessary (incremental cost).

    Measured: Every 12 months up to 24 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Nov 2018
  2. Study start1 Dec 2018
  3. Primary completion1 Jun 2019
  4. Study completion1 Mar 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
93 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03733522
Sponsor's protocol ID
IsolationFOUSP
Acronym
IsolationC3
Status last verified
Mar 2021
First submitted
10 Oct 2018
Last updated
3 Mar 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Hickel R, Peschke A, Tyas M, Mjor I, Bayne S, Peters M, Hiller KA, Randall R, Vanherle G, Heintze SD. FDI World Dental Federation: clinical criteria for the evaluation of direct and indirect restorations-update and clinical examples. Clin Oral Investig. 2010 Aug;14(4):349-66. doi: 10.1007/s00784-010-0432-8. Epub 2010 Jul 14.

    PubMed 20628774
  • Ismail AI, Sohn W, Tellez M, Amaya A, Sen A, Hasson H, Pitts NB. The International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS): an integrated system for measuring dental caries. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2007 Jun;35(3):170-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0528.2007.00347.x.

    PubMed 17518963
  • Chisini LA, Collares K, Cademartori MG, de Oliveira LJC, Conde MCM, Demarco FF, Correa MB. Restorations in primary teeth: a systematic review on survival and reasons for failures. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2018 Mar;28(2):123-139. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12346. Epub 2018 Jan 10.

    PubMed 29322626
  • Roeleveld AC, van Amerongen WE, Mandari GJ. Influence of residual caries and cervical gaps on the survival rate of Class II glass ionomer restorations. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2006 Jun;7(2):85-91. doi: 10.1007/BF03320820.

    PubMed 17140533

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Rubber dam isolation and Relative isolation in people with Dental Caries in Children, run by University of Sao Paulo at 1 site in Brazil.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Mar 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Survival of the restorations (time frame: Every 6 months up to 24 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03733522, which also lists 4 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Mar 2021.

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