No drill, no shot: new study tests easier crowns for Kids' teeth
NCT ID NCT07186673
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
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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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Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University
Latakia, Syria
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