Crown showdown: which cap is best for Kids' teeth?
NCT ID NCT07426445
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three types of dental crowns—nanohybrid composite, zirconia, and stainless steel—on the back baby teeth of 46 children aged 4 to 9. The goal was to see which crown lasts longest, looks best, and keeps gums healthy over one year. Results will help dentists choose the best option for fixing cavities in kids.
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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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46 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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 9 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 4 to 9 years with no systemic diseases (ASA I). * Cooperative behavior assessed as Frankl Score 3 (Positive) or 4 (Definitely Positive). * Written informed consent obtained from the parent/legal guardian and assent from the child. * Willingness to attend all scheduled follow-up visits. * Presence of bilateral mandibular second primary molars (teeth 75 and 85) with multisurface carious lesions. * Presence of an opposing antagonist tooth in occlusion. * Carious lesions classified as ICDAS II Score 4, 5, or 6. * Radiographic caries depth extending to D1-RA3, D2-RB4, or D3-RC5. * Root resorption not exceeding one-third of the root length. * No radiographic evidence of periapical or furcation radiolucency. * Normal periodontal ligament space and intact lamina dura. * No evidence of internal or external root resorption. Exclusion Criteria: * Children classified as ASA II or higher or having systemic diseases. * Frankl Behavior Rating Scale Score 1 or 2. * Unwillingness to attend follow-up visits or provide informed consent. * Presence of temporomandibular joint disorders. * Presence of parafunctional habits such as bruxism. * Absence of one or both mandibular second primary molars. * Absence of an opposing antagonist tooth. * Carious lesions classified as ICDAS II Score 1, 2, or 3. * Radiographic findings limited to enamel caries or no evidence of caries (E0-R0, E1-RA1, E2-RA2).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Izmir, İzmir, 35550, Turkey (Türkiye)
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