Measuring of changes in bite in children following placement of steel caps on decayed back teeth
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2018/11/016375
- Lead Sponsor
- Manipal College Of Dental Sciences
- Brief Summary
Hall technique involve restoring decayed primary molars by cementing a stainless steel crown on the affected tooth without any tooth preparation.This technique has gained more popularity in the recent years as it minimises child discomfort in the dental operatory.It also improves restoration longevity as suggested by the studies condunted on this technique. Since occlusal reduction is not done while restoring primary molar a raise in the bite will be present after crown placement using this technique which is of some concern.The purpose of this study is to evaluate this occlusal changes following this technique in 44 children for one month.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 44
Class 1 and 2 dentinal caries that are asymptomatic Primary first molars Two thirds of root should be present.
Symptoms of pulpal and periapical pathology.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Overbite and occlusal vertical dimension At weekly interval for four weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Overbite and occlusal vertical dimension 1 week,2 week,3 week
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Manipal College Of Dental Sciences
🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, India
Manipal College Of Dental Sciences🇮🇳Kannada, KARNATAKA, IndiaDr Rose Maria JosephPrincipal investigator7899799370rosemaria3@gmail.com