Pit and fissure surface dental caries

This study tested two different tooth-colored filling materials for small cavities in the chewing surfaces of back teeth. 42 adults received one of the fillings, and some also got a special protective coating. Researchers checked the fillings over 18 months to see which ones held…

This study tested four methods for finding early tooth decay in children aged 6 to 14. Researchers compared standard visual inspection with three special tools that use light or lasers. The goal was to see which method works best for spotting cavities that haven't yet formed a ho…

This study tested three early treatments—fluoride varnish, conventional sealant, and self-etch sealant—on 132 children's partially erupted permanent molars with early cavity signs. The goal was to see which best prevents cavities from forming or getting worse. Researchers tracked…

This trial asks whether two common cleaning methods—mechanical polishing with a paste or applying a 35% hydrogen peroxide gel—change the readings of a laser device (DIAGNOdent) used to spot early tooth decay on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. In each participant, one side of …