Could a silver gel halt cavities without the drill?

NCT ID NCT05395065

NEW Completed Disease control Sponsor: Advantage Silver Dental Arrest, LLC Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 17, 2026 · Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether applying a silver diamine fluoride gel followed by a fluoride varnish can stop cavities in children's baby teeth. Researchers will follow 237 children for a year to see how many cavities become inactive and whether parents are satisfied with the treatment. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to manage tooth decay in young children.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Silver diamine fluoride gel and sodium fluoride varnish
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, non-invasive way to stop cavities in children's baby teeth, potentially reducing the need for drilling or fillings.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study without a comparison group, so results may be less conclusive. The gel may cause tooth staining, and long-term effectiveness is still uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DENTAL CARIES IN CHILDREN

Contacts and locations

Locations

UGEL Manazo

Puno, Puno, Peru
UGEL Puno 210001 Las Torres

Puno, Puno, Peru
UGEL Puno Magisterial

Puno, Puno, Peru
UGEL San Jose

Puno, Puno, Peru
UGEL Villa del Lago

Puno, Puno, Peru

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