Dental crown study tracks bite changes in Kids' weak molars
NCT ID NCT07530835
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how stainless steel crowns placed on weak permanent molars (due to a condition called MIH) affect a child's bite and jaw function. Forty-six children will have their teeth scanned before, right after, and up to 3 months after crown placement. The goal is to understand how the bite adapts over time, which can help dentists improve treatment for kids with this common tooth problem.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 46 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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6 to 14 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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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 for Participants * Absence of any skeletal anomalies * ASA physical status I or II according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification * Frankl behavior rating score of 3 or 4 * All permanent first molars erupted and in contact at maximum intercuspation * Emergency dental needs (e.g., toothache or acute conditions) previously managed * Presence of at least one permanent first molar with an MIH-TNI score of 2 or 4 requiring SSC restoration * No pain, clicking, or functional limitation in the temporomandibular joint region * Children and their legal guardians who read, understand, and provide written and verbal informed consent Inclusion Criteria for Tooth * Permanent first molars with MIH Treatment Need Index (MIH-TNI) score of 2 or 4 indicating the need for SSC restoration * Occlusal contact with the opposing tooth maintained at maximum intercuspation despite post-eruptive enamel breakdown, with a noticeable reduction in posterior occluso-vertical dimension * Absence of clinical and radiographic signs or symptoms associated with irreversible pulp inflammation or necrosis * Absence of gingival or periodontal pathology in the surrounding soft tissues Exclusion Criteria * Individuals with serious systemic or psychological conditions * Participants who fail to attend follow-up appointments * Those who exhibit excessive fear or anxiety reactions and are unable to cooperate during treatment
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Locations
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Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Dentistry
Ankara, Keçiören, 06620, Turkey (Türkiye)
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