Which crown works best for Kids' front teeth? a Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT07691905

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of prefabricated crowns—zirconia and Bioflx—for restoring decayed or discolored front baby teeth in children aged 3 to 5. Each child receives one crown type, and researchers track gum health, plaque buildup, wear on the opposite tooth, crown retention, and parent satisfaction over 12 months. The goal is to see which crown performs better in everyday use.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Prefabricated zirconia crown or Bioflx crown
What this could lead to
If one crown type performs better, it could become the preferred option for restoring decayed or discolored front baby teeth in young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term trial (120 children, 12 months) comparing two existing products, so results may not apply to all children or longer timeframes. Both crowns are already in use, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Apr 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

3 to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 3 to 5 years. * Children requiring full-coverage restoration of one or more primary maxillary anterior teeth. * Presence of an opposing tooth. * Target tooth with at least two carious surfaces, caries involving the incisal edge, or discoloration associated with hypomineralization. * Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian and willingness to comply with treatment and follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to Fuji IX Extra glass ionomer cement. * Acute systemic disease. * Crowded teeth affecting crown placement. * Pulp exposure before treatment. * Inadequate remaining clinical crown structure after tooth preparation. * Absence of an opposing tooth. * Bruxism or deep bite. * Tooth close to exfoliation or root resorption exceeding one-half of the root length. * Caries limited to a single surface without proximal involvement. * History of trauma affecting the target tooth.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries Dental Enamel Hypomineralization

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University

    Huế, 530000, Vietnam

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