New tooth-colored crown tested for kids' cavities
NCT ID NCT06583759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new type of dental crown made from a material called PEEK for children's back baby teeth. Fifty healthy children aged 5 to 7 received either a PEEK crown or a standard metal crown. The researchers checked how well the crowns worked and looked over time.
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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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- 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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5 to 7 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant Inclusion Criteria * Age ranges from 5 - 7 years. * Children free of any systemic disease or special health care need (ASA I).(30) * Positive or definitely positive behaviour during preoperative assessments according to the Frankl Rating Scale (score 3 or 4) (Appendix I).(31) * Patients whose parents will give their consent to participate. 2. Tooth Inclusion Criteria * Mandibular second primary molars that are indicated for full coverage:(7) * Present opposing tooth. Tooth Exclusion Criteria: * Root resorption affecting more than one third of the root length. * Clinical signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or non-vitality. (Appendix II) (32) * Fistula or abscess related to the selected tooth clinically and radiographically. * Non restorable crowns. * Signs of mobility or bone resorption.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry
Alexandria, Egypt
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Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
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