NCT06538142

Brief Summary

Introduction: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a qualitative defect of enamel development that occurs in the mineralization phase. MIH affects one or more permanent molars and, occasionally, permanent incisors. Objective: The aim of the proposed study is to determine whether photobiomodulation combined with a new self-cure resin improves hypersensitivity in molars with MIH and caries (primary outcome). Secondary outcomes include assessing the clinical performance of the self-cure composite resin in terms of restoration longevity and comparing the effectiveness of three interventions-photobiomodulation combined with self-cure resin, self-cure resin alone, and photobiomodulation combined with bulkfill photopolymerizable resin-in controlling hypersensitivity over time. Methods and analysis: Permanent molars with MIH in patients eight to 12 years of age will be allocated to three groups. Group 1: photobiomodulation + self-cure composite resin restoration; Group 2: self-cure composite resin restoration; Group 3: photobiomodulation + restoration in bulk-fill photopolymerizable composite resin. Photobiomodulation will be performed in a single session involving low-level laser administered to four different points. The laser will be used at a wavelength of 808 nm, power of 100 mW and energy of 1 J per points; irradiance will be 3571 mW/cm², with a total radiant exposure of 35.7 J/cm². Data normality will be checked using the Shapiro-Wilk test, and variance homogeneity will be assessed with the Levene test. Descriptive statistics will be used to present the data, with continuous variables expressed as mean and standard deviation, and categorical variables by relative frequency. To compare the VAS and SCASS scales, repeated measures ANOVA will be employed, considering the 3 groups and 5 time points. Bonferroni adjustment will be applied for post-hoc comparisons. Sphericity will be tested with Mauchly's test, and if violated, Greenhouse-Geisser correction will be applied. A significance level of 0.05 will be adopted. Ethics and dissemination: This protocol received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee of Nove de Julho University (certificate number: xxxxxxx). The legal guardians of the children will agree to participation by signing a statement of informed consent. The results will be published in a peer-review journal and the data will be made available upon request.

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Enrollment
100

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Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
4mo left

Started Apr 2025

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress78%
Apr 2025Sep 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 31, 2024

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 5, 2024

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2025

Completed
1 year until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2026

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2026

Expected
Last Updated

January 22, 2025

Status Verified

January 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1 year

First QC Date

July 31, 2024

Last Update Submit

January 17, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Hypersensitivity Assessment

    The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) will be used for the subjective assessment of hypersensitivity on the part of the volunteer and the Schiff Cold Air Sensitivity Scale (SCASS) will be used for the assessment of the operator and examiner. Following isolation of the neighboring teeth with gauze, compressed air will be applied to the tooth with MIH for three seconds. The SCASS is scored as follows: 0 (no reaction); 1 (no reaction, but patient reports discomfort); 2 (patient reacts and moves away from stimulus); and 3 (patient reacts and asks operator to stop).

    Prior to the procedure, 48 hours after restorative treatment and at four-month intervals for the 12-month follow-up period.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Clinical Assessment

    Clinical follow up after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months

Study Arms (3)

Photobiomodulation + Restoration with self-cure composite resin

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will receive photobiomodulation + self-cure composite resin restoration.

Procedure: Photobiomodulation + Restoration with Self-cure Composite Resin

Restoration with Self-cure Composite Resin

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will receive self-cure composite resin restoration.

Procedure: Restoration with Self-cure Composite Resin

Photobiomodulation + Restoration with Photopolymerizable Bulk-fill Composite Resin

EXPERIMENTAL

The participants will receive photobiomodulation + restoration in bulk-fill photopolymerizable composite resin restoration.

Procedure: Photobiomodulation + Restoration with Photopolymerizable Bulk-fill Composite Resin

Interventions

1. Initial periapical radiograph; 2. Hypersensitivity reading (visual analogue scale for subjective pain of volunteer and SCASS for examiner's assessment); 3. Application of photobiomodulation; 4. Relative isolation (lip bumper, cotton roll and aspirator); 5. Selective removal of carious tissue with curette (only Code 6 of MIH-SSS criteria); 6. Cleaning with cotton and water; 7. Application of primer (Stela; SDI, Melbourne, Vic, Australia) on dentin and/or enamel, wait 5 seconds; 8. Application of mild compressed air on adhesive for 3 seconds; 9. Restoration with self-cure composite resin (Stela; SDI, Melbourne, Vic, Australia) extending to adjacent demarcated opacities; 10. Clinical follow up after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months; 11. Hypersensitivity reading after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months.

Photobiomodulation + Restoration with self-cure composite resin

1. Initial periapical radiograph; 2. Hypersensitivity reading (visual analogue scale for subjective pain of volunteer and SCASS for examiner's assessment); 3. Relative isolation (lip bumper, cotton roll and aspirator); 4. Selective removal of carious tissue with curette (only Code 6 of MIH-SSS criteria); 5. Cleaning with cotton and water; 6. Application of primer (Stela; SDI, Melbourne, Vic, Australia) on dentin and/or enamel, wait 5 seconds; 7. Application of mild compressed air on adhesive for 3 seconds; 8. Restoration with self-cure composite resin (Stela; SDI, Melbourne, Vic, Australia) extending to adjacent demarcated opacities; 9. Clinical follow up after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months; 10. Hypersensitivity reading after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months.

Restoration with Self-cure Composite Resin

1. Initial periapical radiograph; 2. Hypersensitivity reading (visual analogue scale for subjective pain of volunteer and SCASS for examiner's assessment; 3. Relative isolation; 4. Application of photobiomodulation; 5. Selective removal of carious tissue with curette (only Code 6 of MIH-SSS criteria); 6. Selective etching of enamel adjacent to demarcated opacities with 35% phosphoric acid for 20s; 7. Active application of universal adhesive (Ambar) on dentin and enamel for 20 seconds (repeat procedure); 8. Application of mild compressed air on adhesive for 5 seconds; 9. Photoactivation for 10s; 10. Restoration with Tetric N Ceram bulk-fill composite resin; with increments up to 4 mm, extending to demarcated opacities; 11. Photoactivation for 10 seconds; 12. Clinical follow up after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months; 13. Hypersensitivity reading after 48 hours and at four-month intervals for a period of 12 months.

Photobiomodulation + Restoration with Photopolymerizable Bulk-fill Composite Resin

Eligibility Criteria

Age8 Years - 12 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)

You may qualify if:

  • Male and female children;
  • Eight to 12 years of age;
  • At least one permanent first molar with MIH (codes 5 and 6 of molar-incisor hypomineralization severity scoring system \[MIH-SSS\])
  • Presence of hypersensitivity
  • Direct viewing and access.

You may not qualify if:

  • Clinically: signs or symptoms of pulp involvement;
  • Radiographically: evidence of pulp involvement (initial periapical radiograph);
  • Teeth with MIH with no indication for direct restorative treatment (multiple surfaces associated with large extensions);
  • Partially erupted teeth;
  • Previous restorative treatment.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Ribeiro CDPV, Mandetta ARH, Pernomiam FC, Camargo CCB, Romano IMF, Sobral APT, Leal ML, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Fernandes KPS, Horliana ACRT, Motta LJ, Duran CCG, Bussadori SK. Assessment of photobiomodulation combined with new restorative material for teeth with molar incisor hypomineralization on control of hypersensitivity and longevity of restorations: Protocol for a randomized controlled blind clinical trial. PLoS One. 2025 Aug 13;20(8):e0329641. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329641. eCollection 2025.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Molar HypomineralizationDentin Sensitivity

Interventions

Low-Level Light Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Dental Enamel HypomineralizationDevelopmental Defects of EnamelTooth AbnormalitiesStomatognathic System AbnormalitiesStomatognathic DiseasesTooth DiseasesCongenital AbnormalitiesCongenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Laser TherapyTherapeuticsPhototherapy

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Masking Details
Clinical assessments after 48 horas as well as four, eight and twelve months after treatment (follow-up) will be performed by an examiner blinded to allocation (single-blind study).
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 31, 2024

First Posted

August 5, 2024

Study Start

April 1, 2025

Primary Completion

April 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

January 22, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01