Dental showdown: which crown technique saves Kids' teeth best?
NCT ID NCT05220865
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two dental procedures—Hall technique and modified Hall technique—for treating deep cavities in baby molars of 268 children aged 3-12. The goal was to see which method had better clinical and X-ray success. Researchers also looked at how the amount of tooth damage affected treatment outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Dental crown procedure (Hall technique or modified Hall technique)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which dental procedure works best for treating deep cavities in children's baby teeth, helping dentists choose the most effective approach.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial comparing two established techniques, so results are already known. The findings may not apply to all children or tooth types, and both procedures carry risks like crown failure or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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