No drill, no shot: new study tests easier crowns for Kids' teeth

NCT ID NCT07186673

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Latakia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a gentler way to fix cavities in children's permanent molars using the Hall Technique, which places a stainless steel crown without drilling or numbing shots. Ten children will get either the Hall Technique or the standard method (with drilling and anesthesia). Researchers will check how well the crowns fit, how the bite changes, and how satisfied the kids are over six months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Stainless steel crown placement using Hall Technique (no drilling, no anesthesia) vs. conventional method (drilling and anesthesia)
What this could lead to: If successful, the Hall Technique could offer a simpler, less scary way to treat cavities in children's permanent molars without needles or drilling.
What could go wrong: This is a very small study (10 participants) and has not started yet. The Hall Technique may not work as well as the standard method, or could cause bite problems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DENTAL CARIES PERMANENT FIRST MOLAR CARIES PERMANENT MOLARS TOOTH DECAY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Latakia University
RECRUITING

Latakia, Syria
Faculty of Dentistry, Latakia University
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Latakia, Syria
Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University
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Latakia, Syria

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