Perceptions of Parents and Children on Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars

NCT07402967 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ERC/01/2025 (ERP/4/19) (39)
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 140
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The research on "Perceptions of Parents and Children on Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)" gives valuable insights into what influences treatment choices in children's dental care. By understanding the worries and preferences of both parents and children, the study helps dentists better meet their needs, making the experience more comfortable. The findings enhance communication, promote informed decision-making, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction in children's dental care. For parents and children, participating in this research provides a clearer understanding of treatment options, ensures their preferences are considered and creates a more positive dental experience. This research also helps improve paediatric dentistry overall, promoting family-centered care and guiding future dental practices and policies. The information gathered from this research will benefit individuals, researchers, institutions, and the community by advancing knowledge and informing future practices.

Conditions

Dental Caries; Dental Restorations

Keywords

Perception; Children; Parent; Dental Restoration

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Parental Preference for Posterior Restorations in Primary Molars

  Outcome Measure Description: Assessment of the parents' preferred choice of restoration using the study questionnaire (Domain 3.4: Perception). Parents are presented with 4 images representing different restoration options: Image A (Stainless steel crown), Image B (Amalgam restoration), Image C (Composite restoration), and Image D (Bioflex crown), and asked to select the single option they prefer. Unit of Measure: Percentage of participants

  January 2025 until January 2026

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Parental Income Level

  january 2025 until January 2026

• Age of Child

  January 2025 until January 2026

• Parental Education Level

  January 2025 until January 2026

• Gender of Child

  January 2025 until January 2026

Study Arms (2)

Children

Child aged from 5-12 years old

Other: Questionnaire

Parent

Parent who had child aged 5-12 years old

Other: Questionnaire

Interventions

Questionnaire OTHER

Questionnaire about their perception on dental restoration for paediatric posterior teeth

Children; Parent

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 5 Years - 12 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Who attended UiTM undergraduate clinic.

You may qualify if:

• Children
• Children aged 5-12 years old.
• Paediatric patients who attended UiTM undergraduate clinic.
• Fit and healthy patient.
• Children who understand English or Malay.
• Parents
• Parents/guardians who have provided consent to participate in the study.
• Parents who understand English or Malay.
• Only one parent for each child.

You may not qualify if:

• Children
• Children below 5 years old and above 12 years old.
• Paediatric patients who attended other than UiTM undergraduate clinics.
• Children with disabilities.
• Children who do not understand English or Malay.
• Parent
• Parents with children below 5 years old and above 12 years old.
• Parents/guardians who do not provide consent to participate in the study.
• Parents who do not understand English or Malay. -

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universiti Teknologi Mara: lead
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sungai Buloh Campus, Malaysia: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dental Caries

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth Demineralization; Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer, Centre of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Studies, Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 20, 2026
• First Posted: February 11, 2026
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 30, 2025
• Study Completion: January 16, 2026
• Last Updated: February 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

MY (1)