Comparison of Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of SMART Technique vs ART in Primary Molars

Assistant Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry, Mansoura University (2019)

This study conducted on thirty children aged 3-6 years old of both genders, have bilateral carious lower first primary molars. Pre-operative periapical x- ray were taken for both sides. The children were divided into 2 groups(SMART group and ART group). For Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART technique), glass ionomer cement(GIC) was applied according to manufacturer's instructions. For Silver Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique (SMART technique), SDF was applied carefully using bended micro sponge brush. It was applied directly to only the affected tooth surface. After one week GIC was applied according to manufacturer's instructions. Clinical and radiographic evaluation were done for all teeth at 6, 12 months. The data were collected then statistically analyzed using chi-square test to show the difference between groups.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Dental Caries
• Intervention / Treatment: Procedure: Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART); Procedure: SMART Technique

Detailed Description

Sample size calculation:

For this study, a sample size of 30 was obtained using unpaired two sample two tail z-test. The effect size (dz=2.813) and the required sample size were calculated for α =0.05 and a confidence power of 0.8039, assuming a normal distribution.

Patient selection: This study conducted on thirty children aged 3-6 years old of both genders. The children selected from Pediatric Dental Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University. Included children in the study were. Apparent healthy and free from any systemic diseases or chronic conditions. Child should have bilateral restorable carious lower first primary molars, occlusal caries, International Caries Detection and Assessment System(ICDAS) score (4, 5), asymptomatic or have reversible pulpitis. Radiographic examination show intact lamina dura, absence of internal and external pathological root resorption or periapical infection.

Randomization. The study was spilt mouth design. The right side of all participants was done atraumatic restorative technique (ART) and the left side was silver modified atraumatic restorative technique (SMART technique).

Clinical procedures:

• Communication with the children were established.
• Pre-operative periapical x- ray were taken for both sides.
• Gross debris from cavitation were removed.
• Carious dentin on walls were excavated using spoon excavator and low speed contra with round or fissure bur.
• Areas to be treated were isolated with cotton rolls.
• Dryness of lesion with gentle flow of compressed air were done. Control group: Right side of the patient (ART technique) (group 1) (D1) :(20)
• GIC was applied according to manufacturer's instructions.

Experimental group: Left side of the patient (SMART technique) (group 2) (D2):(21)

• A protective coating was applied to the lips and skin to prevent a temporary henna-appearing tattoo that can occur if soft tissues come into contact with SDF.
• SDF was applied carefully using bended micro sponge brush. The brush was dipped into SDF and dabbed on the side of the plastic dish to remove excess liquid before application.
• SDF was applied directly to only the affected tooth surface of lower first primary molar.
• Excess SDF was removed with gauze, cotton roll, or cotton pellet to minimize systemic absorption.
• Application time was at least one minute. No more than one drop of SDF was used for the entire appointment.
• The lesion was dried for 15 seconds with gentle flow of compressed air.
• After one week GIC was applied according to manufacturer's instructions.

Evaluation:

All primary molars were evaluated clinically and radiographically at 6 and 12 months for the overall success/failure criteria:

• Presence/absence of {recurrent caries (catch with probe), pain (spontaneous, with eating, with percussion), clinical abscess, mobility}.
• Presence/absence of {internal root resorption, external root resorption, interradicular radiolucency, periapical radiolucency}.

Statistical Analysis:

The collected data were tabulated and statistically analyzed . The results were considered statistically significant at p≤0.05.

• Chi-Square test was performed to compare the significance between the groups in clinical and radiographic evaluation.
• Kappa index was performed to correlate between clinical and radiographic results.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 30
• Phase: Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Egypt
  • El Gomhoria Street, Mansoura,egypt
    • Mansoura, El Gomhoria Street, Mansoura,egypt, Egypt, 35511
      • University

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child; Adult; Older Adult
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• This study conducted on thirty children aged 3-6 years old of both genders.
• children in the study were. Apparent healthy and free from any systemic diseases or chronic conditions.
• Child should have bilateral restorable carious lower first primary molars, occlusal caries, ICDAS score (4, 5), asymptomatic or have reversible pulpitis.
• Radiographic examination show intact lamina dura, absence of internal and external pathological root resorption or periapical infection.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: Double

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: ART group; Atraumatic restorative technique: excavation of caries then application of Glass ionomer capsule (GC, USA)	Procedure: Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART); Glass ionomer capsule (GC, USA)
Experimental: SMART group; SMART technique: excavation of caries and application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF 38%) then glass ionomer cement	Procedure: SMART Technique; silver diamine fluoride (SDF) then glass ionomer cement capsule (GC, USA)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
post operative pain	numerical/visual analogue scale 0 no pain 10 worst possible pain	12 months
radiolucency	x ray will be done( qualitative assessment looking for presence of interradicular or periapical radiolucency will be performed and will be scored as yes or no)	12 months
Pathological internal or external root resorption	x ray will be done( qualitative assessment looking for presence of pathological internal or external root resorption will be performed and will be scored as yes or no)	12 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
tooth mobility	clinical method of assessing tooth mobility 0 no mobility 3 mobility more than 2 mm bucco-lingually	12 months
Presence or absence of fistula	visual inspection( visual assessment will be performed clinically looking for presence or absence and will be scored yes or no)	12 months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Mansoura University
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: sahar mohammed, dentist, Mansoura University

Publications and helpful links

General Publications

• Contreras V, Toro MJ, Elias-Boneta AR, Encarnacion-Burgos A. Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride in caries prevention and arrest: a systematic literature review. Gen Dent. 2017 May-Jun;65(3):22-29.

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): September 30, 2019
• Primary Completion (Actual): October 30, 2020
• Study Completion (Actual): September 30, 2021

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: May 10, 2022
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 24, 2022
• First Posted (Actual): June 30, 2022

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): June 30, 2022
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 24, 2022
• Last Verified: June 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: ART; SDF; SMART technique
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Stomatognathic Diseases; Tooth Demineralization; Tooth Diseases; Dental Caries
• Other Study ID Numbers: A 04030919

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: NO

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No
• product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.: No