Root CariesNCT06619652
Egyptian Dentists Knowledge Regarding the Diagnosis and Management of Root Caries
An observational study of Root Caries, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This is a cross-sectional study that aims to assess the knowledge of a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of root caries Dental caries is a major problem for adults in both developing and industrialized countries. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Root Caries
- How many people
- 355 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- Dec 2024to Dec 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: sample of Egyptian dental practitioners
Who may be able to join
- Egyptian dental practitioners that have completed their bachelor's degree, have practice license and registered in the Egyptian Dental Syndicate.
Who cannot join
- Undergraduate dental students
- Dental interns
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
Cairo University
Cairo
Cairo University, (+202)23634965, dentmail@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
About this study
Official title: Knowledge of Egyptian Dental Practitioners Regarding Diagnosis and Management of Root Caries: a Cross-sectional Study
This is a cross-sectional study that aims to assess the knowledge of a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of root caries Dental caries is a major problem for adults in both developing and industrialized countries. As individuals get older, the prevalence of caries tends to increase.In recent decades, life expectancy has been steadily increasing. A report published by the United Nations in 2020 states that the global population of people aged 65 and over is currently 703 million, and it is expected to double in thirty years.However, this increase in life expectancy has led to an increase in health issues among the elderly, including the risk of developing root caries lesions. Root caries develop when the root surface is exposed to the oral cavity due to loss of alveolar bone height and subsequent gingival recession, leading to the softening of the tooth structure.
This lesion presents a complex challenge for dental practitioners. Surgical intervention is difficult due to moisture contamination and the lesions proximity to the pulp chamber. Accurately assessing the risk and implementing appropriate preventive strategies can reduce the need for complex restorative treatments and associated dental problems
Read the detailed description
Recently, there has been growing concern about root caries lesions in routine dental practice.The concern regarding this condition is increasing, mainly linked to the discrepancies in how dentists manage root caries.Diagnosing root caries can be challenging due to limited visibility, and it requires careful examination without forceful probing of the tissue. Furthermore, the successful management of root carious lesions can be affected by various factors, including the operator expertise, knowledge, and the chosen treatment approach.
These factors shape the decisions they make in their practice, including the selection of restorative materials and operative techniques.Thus, every effort needs to be made to better understand the current state of practice and trends relating to root caries management which will be of benefit to dentists universally in the practice of dentistry.
Understanding dentist knowledge about root caries is highly important as they play a central role in the prevention, early detection and appropriate treatment of root caries.Gaps or deficiencies in their diagnostic skills or treatment decision-making could lead to missed or delayed diagnosis, suboptimal treatment and poor outcome for the patients By identifying areas where dentists may lack sufficient knowledge in managing root caries, the findings of this study can guide updates to dental school curricula and clinical practice guidelines. strengthening dentist competence in diagnosing and managing root caries will ultimately improve the quality of care delivered to the patients
Aim of the study:
The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding diagnosis and management of root caries
Research question:
What is the knowledge of a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners about diagnosis and management of root caries lesions?
POTS:
Population: A sample of Egyptian dental practitioner Primary outcome: knowledge about diagnosis and management of root caries lesion Time: academic year 2024-2025 Study design: cross-sectional.
Methods:
Study design:
Observational cross-sectional study on a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners.
Settings:
The study is a cross-sectional study utilizing an electronic self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) assessing the knowledge of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of root caries.
- Conditions
- Root Caries
- Keywords
- root caries, knowledge
- Medical subject headings
- Root Caries
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge of Egyptian dentists
Dentist knowledge about the diagnosis and management of root caries by survey questionnaire the questionnaire consists of 3 categories Category1: General clinical routine Category2: Knowledge and practices related to two clinical cases Category3: Participants demographics
Measured: 1 year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Oct 2024
- Study startDec 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completionJun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Root CariesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 355 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rana Gamal Abdel-Hakim, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06619652
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 14422022412792
- Status last verified
- Sep 2024
- First submitted
- 26 Sep 2024
- Last updated
- 3 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Knowledge of Egyptian Dental Practitioners Regarding Diagnosis and Management of Root Caries: a Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06619652
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 14422022412792
- Conditions
- Root Caries
- Keywords
- root caries, knowledge
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 355 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Dec 2024 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 1 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a cross-sectional study that aims to assess the knowledge of a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of root caries Dental caries is a major problem for adults in both developing and industrialized countries. As individuals get older, the prevalence of caries tends to increase.In recent decades, life expectancy has been steadily increasing. A report published by the United Nations in 2020 states that the global population of people aged 65 and over is currently 703 million, and it is expected to double in thirty years.However, this increase in life expectancy has led to an increase in health issues among the elderly, including the risk of developing root caries lesions. Root caries develop when the root surface is exposed to the oral cavity due to loss of alveolar bone height and subsequent gingival recession, leading to the softening of the tooth structure.
This lesion presents a complex challenge for dental practitioners. Surgical intervention is difficult due to moisture contamination and the lesions proximity to the pulp chamber. Accurately assessing the risk and implementing appropriate preventive strategies can reduce the need for complex restorative treatments and associated dental problems
Detailed description
Recently, there has been growing concern about root caries lesions in routine dental practice.The concern regarding this condition is increasing, mainly linked to the discrepancies in how dentists manage root caries.Diagnosing root caries can be challenging due to limited visibility, and it requires careful examination without forceful probing of the tissue. Furthermore, the successful management of root carious lesions can be affected by various factors, including the operator expertise, knowledge, and the chosen treatment approach.
These factors shape the decisions they make in their practice, including the selection of restorative materials and operative techniques.Thus, every effort needs to be made to better understand the current state of practice and trends relating to root caries management which will be of benefit to dentists universally in the practice of dentistry.
Understanding dentist knowledge about root caries is highly important as they play a central role in the prevention, early detection and appropriate treatment of root caries.Gaps or deficiencies in their diagnostic skills or treatment decision-making could lead to missed or delayed diagnosis, suboptimal treatment and poor outcome for the patients By identifying areas where dentists may lack sufficient knowledge in managing root caries, the findings of this study can guide updates to dental school curricula and clinical practice guidelines. strengthening dentist competence in diagnosing and managing root caries will ultimately improve the quality of care delivered to the patients
Aim of the study:
The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding diagnosis and management of root caries
Research question:
What is the knowledge of a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners about diagnosis and management of root caries lesions?
POTS:
Population: A sample of Egyptian dental practitioner Primary outcome: knowledge about diagnosis and management of root caries lesion Time: academic year 2024-2025 Study design: cross-sectional.
Methods:
Study design:
Observational cross-sectional study on a sample of Egyptian dental practitioners.
Settings:
The study is a cross-sectional study utilizing an electronic self-administered questionnaire (SAQ) assessing the knowledge of Egyptian dental practitioners regarding the diagnosis and management of root caries.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- sample of Egyptian dental practitioners
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Egyptian dental practitioners that have completed their bachelor's degree, have practice license and registered in the Egyptian Dental Syndicate.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Undergraduate dental students
- Dental interns
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Knowledge of Egyptian dentists
Time frame: 1 year
Dentist knowledge about the diagnosis and management of root caries by survey questionnaire the questionnaire consists of 3 categories Category1: General clinical routine Category2: Knowledge and practices related to two clinical cases Category3: Participants demographics
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Oct 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Root Caries, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 1 inclusion and 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Oct 2024. 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 Egypt. 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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Knowledge of Egyptian dentists (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 Oct 2024.