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Tooth fairy upgrade: new PEEK crowns could replace metal in Kids' mouths

NCT ID NCT07618871

Disease control Sponsor: Arab International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether new plastic-like PEEK crowns work as well as standard metal crowns for children's back teeth after a common nerve treatment (pulpotomy). Sixty kids aged 5-9 got one PEEK crown and one metal crown on opposite sides of their mouth. Researchers checked gum health, plaque, and how well the crowns stayed in place over a year.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) crown
What this could lead to
If successful, PEEK crowns could offer a more aesthetic and comfortable option for restoring children's molars after pulpotomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 children. PEEK crowns may not be as durable or effective as standard stainless steel crowns, and long-term outcomes are unknown.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

5 to 9 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Healthy children aged 5-9 years. 2. Children requiring pulpotomy of mandibular second primary molars. 3. Cooperative children rated as positive or definitely positive on the Frankl behavior scale. 4. No acute or chronic abscess at the anesthesia site. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Root resorption exceeding the apical third. 2. Non-restorable teeth. 3. Presence of swelling, fistula, or acute or chronic pulpitis.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Dental esthetic, dental care for children, dental crowns

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Dental Medicine

    Damascus, Syria

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