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Glass Ionomer Restorations With SMART Versus Conventional Treatment in Elderly Cancer Patients

2 september 2026 bijgewerkt door: Marwa Ashraf Husseiny, Cairo University

Clinical Performance of Glass Ionomer Cervical Restorations With Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique (SMART) Versus Conventional Treatment for Elderly Cancer Patients: A 12-Month Randomized Clinical Trial

This study will evaluate the clinical performance of glass ionomer cervical restorations placed using the Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique (SMART) compared with conventional restorative treatment in elderly cancer patients with cervical carious lesions. The trial is a 12-month randomized clinical trial with four parallel arms and a 1:1 allocation ratio. Two SMART arms will receive 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and potassium iodide followed by either high-viscosity glass ionomer cement (HVGIC) or resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC), while the conventional arms will receive standard tooth preparation followed by HVGIC or RMGIC without SDF. The primary outcome is retention of the restoration, assessed using USPHS criteria. Secondary outcomes include postoperative hypersensitivity, marginal integrity, recurrent caries, average duration of treatment, anatomic form, color match, surface roughness, marginal discoloration, and patient satisfaction (VAS). Patients will be followed at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. The study aims to determine whether the minimally invasive SMART approach offers comparable clinical performance to conventional treatment while reducing chair time and discomfort in a medically vulnerable elderly cancer population.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Nog niet aan het werven

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

Adult cancer patients (35-55 years) with primary cervical carious lesions will be recruited from the outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University. Eligible teeth must be vital by pulp sensitivity testing with controlled periodontal conditions; teeth with previous restorations, irreversible pulpitis signs, mobility, resorption, or cuspal loss will be excluded, as will patients with material allergies, fixed orthodontic appliances, pregnancy, or frequent analgesic use that could mask pain. After signing informed consent, participants will be randomized 1:1 using a computer-generated sequence (random.org) with allocation concealed via sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes. The study is double-blinded (participants and outcome assessors blinded; the treating operator is not blinded). Baseline data collection includes medical/dental history and pre-operative radiographs. Interventions will be applied by a single trained operator following standardized protocols for SDF/GIC placement (SMART arms) or conventional cavity preparation and GIC placement (control arms). Data will be collected on paper/Excel and analyzed using MedCalc software (v22) with Chi-square, Cochran's Q, one-way ANOVA/Tukey post-hoc, and repeated-measures ANOVA/Bonferroni-corrected comparisons, with significance set at p≤0.05 and 80% power. Sample size (29 teeth/group) was calculated using G*Power based on prior HVGIC retention data. The trial is self-funded, with independent auditing conducted by the co-supervisor.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

40

Fase

  • Niet toepasbaar

Contacten en locaties

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Deelname Criteria

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Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Volwassen

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient-related criteria:
  • Adult cancer patients of both genders, aged 35-55 years
  • Good oral hygiene
  • Willing to sign the informed consent
  • Co-operative patients who accept the follow-up period

Tooth-related criteria:

  • Teeth with primary root surface caries (active dentin carious lesions, Nyvad score 2 or 3)
  • Teeth with gum recession
  • Teeth vital according to pulp sensitivity tests
  • Controlled gingival or periodontal conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient-related criteria:
  • Allergy to any of the restorative materials
  • Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients who frequently use analgesics or any drugs that could mask pain

Tooth-related criteria:

  • Teeth with previous restorations
  • Spontaneous or prolonged pain (more than 15 seconds) after cold test, indicating irreversible pulpitis
  • Negative sensibility test, periapical radiolucency, or sensitivity to percussion
  • Mobile teeth indicating periodontal disease or trauma
  • External or internal resorption
  • Chipped teeth or cuspal loss

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Dubbele

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: SMART with High-Viscosity GIC
Application of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and potassium iodide to the carious lesion, followed by restoration with High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement (HVGIC, Riva Light Cure) according to tooth location, using the Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique (SMART), without mechanical caries removal.
Ander: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF, 38%)
38% Silver Diamine Fluoride applied to the carious lesion using a micro brush for one minute, followed by application of potassium iodide (KI) in esthetically sensitive areas to reduce black staining, prior to restoration. Used in the two SMART arms only, with no mechanical removal of carious dentin.
Ander: High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement
High-viscosity glass ionomer restorative cement placed and light-cured according to tooth location, following either SDF application (SMART arm) or conventional mechanical tooth preparation (control arm).
Andere namen:
  • Riva Light Cure
  • HVGIC
Experimenteel: SMART with Resin-Modified GIC
Application of 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and potassium iodide to the carious lesion, followed by restoration with Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC, Riva Self Cure), using the Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Technique (SMART), without mechanical caries removal.
Ander: Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF, 38%)
38% Silver Diamine Fluoride applied to the carious lesion using a micro brush for one minute, followed by application of potassium iodide (KI) in esthetically sensitive areas to reduce black staining, prior to restoration. Used in the two SMART arms only, with no mechanical removal of carious dentin.
Ander: Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement
Resin-modified glass ionomer restorative cement placed following either SDF application (SMART arm) or conventional mechanical tooth preparation (control arm).
Andere namen:
  • RMGIC
  • Riva Self Cure
Experimenteel: Conventional with Resin-Modified GIC
Conventional mechanical tooth preparation (excavation of caries with hand instruments and rotary burs, cavity conditioning with polyacrylic acid) followed by restoration with Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC, Riva Self Cure), without prior SDF application.
Ander: Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement
Resin-modified glass ionomer restorative cement placed following either SDF application (SMART arm) or conventional mechanical tooth preparation (control arm).
Andere namen:
  • RMGIC
  • Riva Self Cure
Procedure: Conventional Tooth Preparation
Conventional mechanical excavation of carious dentin using sharp hand instruments and round steel burs in a slow-speed handpiece, followed by cavity conditioning with 10% polyacrylic acid, rinsing, and drying, prior to restoration. No SDF is applied in this procedure.
Actieve vergelijker: Conventional with High-Viscosity GIC
Conventional mechanical tooth preparation (excavation of caries with hand instruments and rotary burs, cavity conditioning with polyacrylic acid) followed by restoration with High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement (HVGIC, Riva Light Cure) according to tooth location, without prior SDF application.
Ander: High-Viscosity Glass Ionomer Cement
High-viscosity glass ionomer restorative cement placed and light-cured according to tooth location, following either SDF application (SMART arm) or conventional mechanical tooth preparation (control arm).
Andere namen:
  • Riva Light Cure
  • HVGIC
Procedure: Conventional Tooth Preparation
Conventional mechanical excavation of carious dentin using sharp hand instruments and round steel burs in a slow-speed handpiece, followed by cavity conditioning with 10% polyacrylic acid, rinsing, and drying, prior to restoration. No SDF is applied in this procedure.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Retention of Restoration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Evaluation of the presence and integrity of the restoration over the follow-up period, assessed using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Alpha (A) - restoration present; Bravo (B) - partial loss, clinically acceptable; Charlie (C) - clinically unacceptable partial/total loss; Delta (D) - immediate replacement necessary.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Postoperative Hypersensitivity
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Assessment of patient-reported sensitivity following restoration placement, evaluated using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Alpha (A) - no hypersensitivity; Bravo (B) - mild hypersensitivity; Charlie (C) - moderate hypersensitivity; Delta (D) - severe hypersensitivity.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Marginal Integrity
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Description: Evaluation of the continuity and adaptation at the restoration margins, assessed using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Alpha (A) - continuity at the margin; Bravo (B) - slight discontinuity at the margin; Charlie (C) - marginal defects requiring replacement.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Recurrent Caries
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Detection of caries adjacent to restoration margins, assessed using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Alpha (A) - caries absent; Charlie (C) - caries present.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Average Duration of Treatment
Tijdsspanne: perioperatively
Time required to complete the restorative procedure, measured in seconds using a stopwatch (Caro et al., 2012).
perioperatively
Anatomic Form
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Assessment of whether the restoration correctly mimics the natural contours, height, and functional shape of the original tooth, using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Alpha - restoration continuous with existing anatomic form; Bravo - continuous but not exposing cement or dentin; Charlie - sufficient material lost to expose cement material or dentin.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Color Match
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Measures how well the shade of the restorative material blends with the neighboring natural tooth structure, using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Alpha - no mismatch; Bravo - mismatch within normal range of color, shade, and translucency; Charlie - mismatch outside normal range.
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Surface Roughness and Marginal Discoloration
Tijdsspanne: Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Combined assessment of restoration surface smoothness and marginal staining using USPHS criteria (Zhao et al., 2018): Surface roughness scored Alpha (smooth) to Charlie (rough, cannot be refinished); marginal discoloration scored Alpha (none) to Charlie (discoloration penetrated in pulpal direction).
Baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months
Patient Satisfaction
Tijdsspanne: Immediately after the intervention, and at 3, 6, and 12 months
Patient-reported satisfaction with treatment, measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 0 (unsatisfied) to 10 (totally satisfied), where the patient marks a vertical line across the scale and the distance in millimeters from the zero end is measured (Golpak, 2020).
Immediately after the intervention, and at 3, 6, and 12 months

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Sponsor

Cairo University

Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

15 januari 2027

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

15 juli 2027

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

15 januari 2028

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

29 augustus 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

2 september 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

4 september 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

4 september 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

2 september 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 september 2026

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