3D-Printed crowns could give kids a better smile after tooth treatment
NCT ID NCT07648979
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares 3D-printed resin crowns to standard stainless steel crowns for children's back teeth that have had pulp treatment. Twenty-six children aged 4 to 8 will receive one type of crown and be followed for a year. The goal is to see if the 3D-printed crowns lead to healthier gums, less plaque, and higher satisfaction for kids and parents.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D-printed resin-based crown (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more aesthetic and gum-friendly option for restoring children's teeth after pulp treatment, potentially improving comfort and satisfaction.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 26 children, so results may not apply broadly. 3D-printed crowns might not be as durable or retentive as stainless steel crowns.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 26 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jul 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
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4 to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 4 to 8 years. Cooperative children who are able to accept dental treatment. Teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis. Children in good general health with no systemic conditions affecting oral health. Parents/guardians willing to provide written informed consent and attend follow-up visits. Exclusion Criteria: Teeth deemed non-restorable (e.g., gross carious destruction or fractures beyond restoration). Parents/guardians unwilling to participate in the study or provide informed consent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of dentistry
Cairo, Egypt
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