Caries Risk in Children Treated Under General Anesthesia for Early Childhood Caries

This observational, cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the current caries risk profiles of children who underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia (GA) for early childhood caries (ECC) between 2015 and 2020 at Aydın Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Dentistry. A minimum of 44 systemically healthy children will be included. Caries risk will be assessed using the Cariogram model, incorporating clinical parameters (DMFT/dmft, Plaque Index, Gingival Index, probing depth), salivary factors (stimulated flow rate, buffer capacity), and standardized questionnaires covering diet, fluoride exposure, socioeconomic status, and dental visit history. Data will be collected in a single visit, analyzed using SPSS. The study aims to provide scientific evidence for long-term preventive strategies and oral health policies targeting high-risk pediatric populations treated under GA for ECC.

NCT Number	NCT07330570
Lead Sponsor	Aydin Adnan Menderes University
Conditions	Early Childhood Caries (ECC)
Enrollment	44 participants
Start Date	2025-05-07
Primary Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-09