New flexible crowns tested for Kids' cavities – do they hold up?
NCT ID NCT06847646
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Bioflex crowns (a flexible, tooth-colored option) work as well as standard stainless steel crowns when placed using the Hall technique in children's baby molars. 74 children received one of each crown type and were followed for a year. Researchers checked how well the crowns stayed in place, prevented further decay, and affected jaw function.
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Study facts
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- 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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74 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Aug 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: \- Primary molar teeth with occlusal or occlusoproximal carious lesions into dentin (ICDAS codes: 3-5). Exclusion Criteria: Teeth will be excluded if they exhibit: * Clinical or radiographic signs of irreversible pulpitis. * Presence of fistula or abscess. * Spontaneous pain. * Pulp exposure. * Bruxism. * Pathologic mobility (identified by gently rocking the tooth buccolingually using tweezers).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
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