Clinical and Cost-effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish Versus Resin Based Sealant

Clinical and Cost-effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish Versus Resin Based Fissure Sealant in Newly Erupted Permanent Molars in Group of Egyptian Children : A Randomized Clinical Trial ( Part 1)

The aim of the present study is determine the cost-effectiveness, clinical-effectiveness, acceptability and adverse effect of resin sealants versus the fluoride varnish for the prevention of dental caries on newly erupted permanent molars.

A Cochrane systematic reviews found low quality evidence supporting Current practice guidelines that recommend the use of Resin based fissure sealant over Fluoride varnish in prevent dental caries. However, they did not address the cost-effectiveness, A more recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that no statistical significance difference between Resin based fissure sealant and Fluoride varnish with a high-quality evidence in prevent dental caries.

This trial will measure cost effectiveness and clinical effectiveness for resin fissure sealant and fluoride varnish.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy children with no physical or mental disorders. Children with newly fully erupted permanent molars (PMs).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Teeth will be excluded from the study if they had any of the following:

  • Dental caries in dentine
  • History of pain or swelling. Parents refused their children participate in the trial