Comparing stainless steel and zirconia crowns for children's teeth

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the clinical success and parental satisfaction of prefabricated stainless steel crowns versus zirconia crowns in children aged 4 to 5 years with deep carious primary mandibular second molars requiring pulpotomy. Using a split-mouth design, each child will receive one of each crown type on opposite sides of their mouth. The study will assess various outcomes including periodontal health, plaque accumulation, tooth wear, and aesthetic satisfaction. A total of 20 samples will be analyzed to ensure robust statistical validity.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age range of children from 4 to 5 years.
* Systemically healthy.
* Children who are positive and extremely positive according to the Frankl behavior scale.
* Asymptomatic primary mandibular second molars with multi-surface deep caries requiring pulpotomy treatment.
* No history of spontaneous pain.
* Primary mandibular second molars where bleeding at the pulpotomy site can be controlled within 3 to 5 minutes.
* Having opposing teeth in occlusal contact.
* Patients without any periodontal-related attachment loss.
* Patients without abscesses or fistulas on primary second molars.
* Children who verbally and in writing agree to participate in the study and are willing to attend regular follow-up appointments will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a systemic disease.
* Periapical infection, abscess, or mobility in primary second molars.
* Those with active periodontal disease.
* Malocclusion or missing opposing tooth.
* Primary second molars with pathological internal or external resorption.
* Physiological root resorption exceeding 1/3 of the root.
* Children with bruxism or unilateral chewing habits will not be included in the study.

Where it's running

• Adnan Menderes University
  Aydin, Aydın, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Kadriye Görkem Ulu Güzel, Doç. Prof
• Email: gorkem.ulu@adu.edu.tr
• Phone: 505-764-6372

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.