Comparing techniques for treating cavities in children's molars
A Comparative Study of Hall Technique, Modified Hall Technique and Conventional Stainless-Steel Crown Restorations in the Treatment of Primary Molars With Proximal Caries Lesions.
This study tests which of three different methods for fixing cavities in kids' back teeth works best for those who are healthy and can cooperate during dental visits.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 132 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 8 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04822233 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of three different techniques for restoring primary molars with dental caries: the Hall technique, the modified Hall technique, and the conventional stainless-steel crown restoration. It focuses on children who are medically fit and exhibit cooperative behavior during dental procedures. The study aims to determine which technique is most effective for treating cavities in primary molars, particularly those with dentinal caries. Participants will be assessed based on specific eligibility criteria related to their dental health and behavior.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are medically fit children with symptom-free or reversible pulpitis in their primary molars who can cooperate during dental procedures.
Not a fit: Patients who are medically compromised or exhibit uncooperative behavior during dental procedures may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment options for children with dental caries, enhancing their dental health and reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown varying degrees of success with similar restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry, indicating that this approach has been explored but may still yield novel insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Medically fit children * Children who exhibit cooperative behavior at initial bitewing radiograph procedure * Children with symptom-free or reversible pulpitis restorable first and second primary molars in both arches * Teeth with D1 lesions will be included * No periapical or furcation pathologies on bite wing radiographs Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised children * Children with uncooperative behavior during bitewing radiograph process * Primary molars with irreversible pulpitis * Teeth with furcation or peri radicular pathologies
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nathanael O Salako, BDS,MSc — The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
- Study coordinator: Nathanael O Salako, BDS,MSc
- Email: Nathanael.O.Salako@uth.tmc.edu
- Phone: (713) 486-4141
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.