New tooth crowns for kids: a pretty alternative to metal?
NCT ID NCT07465211
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of dental crowns for children's baby molars: the standard stainless steel crown and a newer, tooth-colored BIOFLX crown. Researchers treated 36 children who had at least two decayed baby molars needing crowns. They checked the crowns after 1, 3, 6, and 12 months for things like fit, color, and any problems, and also asked parents how satisfied they were. The goal was to see if the more natural-looking BIOFLX crown could be a good alternative to the metal one.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BIOFLX crown (aesthetic metal-free crown) and Stainless Steel crown
- What this could lead to
- If BIOFLX crowns work as well as stainless steel crowns, they could offer a more natural-looking option for restoring decayed baby teeth in children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (36 children) and only looked at short-term results. The findings may not apply to all children or all types of tooth decay.
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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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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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Up to 10 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: * • At least two primary molars (contra-lateral or opposing side) needing full coverage restoration. * Consent of patient/legal guardian of the child * Cooperative behaviour based on Frankel behaviour rating 3 or 4 (positive or definitely positive) Exclusion Criteria: * • Parent not willing to give consent. * Child with special health care needs * Uncooperative child based on Frankel rating1or 2 (definitely negative or negative) * History of Ni-Cr allergy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mahatma Gandhi dental college and hospital
Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302022, India
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