Can a crown save a decayed baby tooth better than pulling it?

NCT ID NCT07719478

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Passant Nagy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two ways to handle severely decayed front baby teeth in children aged 3 to 5: restoring them with zirconia crowns or simply extracting them. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better quality of life, parental satisfaction, child self-image, and speech development. The goal is to provide clearer evidence for dentists and families facing this common childhood dental problem.

What this could mean

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Active substance: zirconia crown restoration or extraction of primary anterior teeth
What this could lead to: If zirconia crowns prove better than extraction, this could offer a way to preserve baby teeth, potentially improving children's quality of life, self-esteem, and speech development.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-randomised study, so results may not apply broadly. Crowns require general anaesthesia and may still fail, requiring later extraction.

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Conditions

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dental caries

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES (ECC)

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