Clinical evaluation of polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) post and core system in restoring teeth that have had tooth pulp treatment

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Damaged endodontically treated lower premolars with two or fewer remaining cavity walls that need post and core; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN13456471
• Lead Sponsor: Tishreen University

Brief Summary

2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38433309/ (added 05/03/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-10-14
• Study Completion: 2021-12-01
• Last Update Posted: 18 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients older than 18 years
2. Patients are required to have one mandibular premolar for which endodontic treatment is indicated
3. The remaining cavity walls of the premolar after endodontic treatment two or fewer
4. No or treated periodontitis with a maximum probing depth of 4 mm and no bleeding on probing
5. Tooth mobility not more than score 1
6. The premolar are required to be in occlusal function with a natural tooth following restoration and none are used as abutments for fixed or removable prostheses
7. A willingness to return for a follow-up examination for at least 1 year

Exclusion Criteria

1. Tooth will aim to serve as an abutment for fixed or removable prostheses
2. Medical contraindications to dental treatment
3. Poor oral hygiene
4. Teeth with failed endodontic therapy
5. Patients with severe parafunctional habits

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified