Perceptions of Parents and Children on Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars

Perceptions of Parents and Children on Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars: An Institutional Study

The research on "Perceptions of Parents and Children on Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)" gives valuable insights into what influences treatment choices in children's dental care. By understanding the worries and preferences of both parents and children, the study helps dentists better meet their needs, making the experience more comfortable. The findings enhance communication, promote informed decision-making, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction in children's dental care. For parents and children, participating in this research provides a clearer understanding of treatment options, ensures their preferences are considered and creates a more positive dental experience.

This research also helps improve paediatric dentistry overall, promoting family-centered care and guiding future dental practices and policies. The information gathered from this research will benefit individuals, researchers, institutions, and the community by advancing knowledge and informing future practices.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Dental Caries; Dental Restorations
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Questionnaire

Detailed Description

This questionnaire includes demographic questions and one section related to the study. Please be assured that your information will be kept confidential and used exclusively for this research. The questions should take about 10 minutes to complete. Please respond to them to the best of your preference. The outcomes of this study will be critical for assessing parents' and children's perception on tooth fillings at baby molars teeth.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 140

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Malaysia
  • Selangor
    • Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
      • Universiti Teknologi MARA

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Who attended UiTM undergraduate clinic.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children

  1. Children aged 5-12 years old.
  2. Paediatric patients who attended UiTM undergraduate clinic.
  3. Fit and healthy patient.
  4. Children who understand English or Malay.

• Parents

  1. Parents/guardians who have provided consent to participate in the study.
  2. Parents who understand English or Malay.
  3. Only one parent for each child.

Exclusion Criteria:

Children

1. Children below 5 years old and above 12 years old.
2. Paediatric patients who attended other than UiTM undergraduate clinics.
3. Children with disabilities.
4. Children who do not understand English or Malay.

Parent

1. Parents with children below 5 years old and above 12 years old.
2. Parents/guardians who do not provide consent to participate in the study.
3. Parents who do not understand English or Malay. -

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
Children; Child aged from 5-12 years old	Other: Questionnaire; Questionnaire about their perception on dental restoration for paediatric posterior teeth
Parent; Parent who had child aged 5-12 years old	Other: Questionnaire; Questionnaire about their perception on dental restoration for paediatric posterior teeth

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Parental Preference for Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars	Outcome Measure Description: Assessment of the parents' preferred choice of restoration using the study questionnaire (Domain 3.4: Perception). Parents are presented with 4 images representing different restoration options: Image A (Stainless steel crown), Image B (Amalgam restoration), Image C (Composite restoration), and Image D (Bioflex crown), and asked to select the single option they prefer. Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants	January 2025 until January 2026

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Parental Income Level	Outcome Measure Description: Assessment of the parents' socioeconomic status based on self-reported monthly income collected via the sociodemographic section of the study questionnaire. Unit of Measure: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Grouped into Monthly household income : Less than RM2499 RM2500 - RM4849 RM4850 - RM 10,959 More than RM11,000	january 2025 until January 2026
Age of Child	Outcome Measure Description: Assessment of the paediatric patient's age collected via the sociodemographic section of the study questionnaire. Unit of Measure: Years (or months, as applicable)	January 2025 until January 2026
Parental Education Level	Outcome Measure Description: Assessment of the parents' highest level of education attained, collected via the sociodemographic section of the study questionnaire. Unit of Measure: Level of education No formal education Primary school Secondary school Tertiary school Postgraduate	January 2025 until January 2026
Gender of Child	Outcome Measure Description: Assessment of the paediatric patient's gender (e.g., male or female) collected via the sociodemographic section of the study questionnaire. Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants (e.g., % Male, % Female)	January 2025 until January 2026

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Universiti Teknologi Mara
• Collaborators: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sungai Buloh Campus, Malaysia

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion (Actual): November 30, 2025
• Study Completion (Actual): January 16, 2026

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 20, 2026
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 3, 2026
• First Posted (Actual): February 11, 2026

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): February 27, 2026
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: February 25, 2026
• Last Verified: February 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Children; Parent; Perception; Dental Restoration
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Stomatognathic Diseases; Tooth Diseases; Tooth Demineralization; Dental Caries; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Investigative Techniques; Epidemiologic Methods; Data Collection; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Public Health; Environment and Public Health; Surveys and Questionnaires
• Other Study ID Numbers: ERC/01/2025 (ERP/4/19) (39)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No