Tooth fairy upgrade: new PEEK crowns could replace metal in Kids' mouths
NCT ID NCT07618871
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether new plastic-like PEEK crowns work as well as standard metal crowns for children's back teeth after a common nerve treatment (pulpotomy). Sixty kids aged 5-9 got one PEEK crown and one metal crown on opposite sides of their mouth. Researchers checked gum health, plaque, and how well the crowns stayed in place over a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) crown
- What this could lead to
- If successful, PEEK crowns could offer a more aesthetic and comfortable option for restoring children's molars after pulpotomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children. PEEK crowns may not be as durable or effective as standard stainless steel crowns, and long-term outcomes are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Dental Medicine
Damascus, Syria
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