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Custom-Made Zirconia Crowns and 3D-Printed Resin Crowns Versus Ready-Made Zirconia Crowns in Primary Molars

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Dental Crowns
Interventions
Procedure: esthetic dental crowns
Procedure: control group
Registration Number
NCT06581510
Lead Sponsor
British University In Egypt
Brief Summary

The main problem introduced in this study is the aggressive reduction needed for ready-made zirconia crowns to be passively fitted. In addition, its relatively expensive cost and wear of the opposing tooth structure. In this study, different crown materials will be introduced, such as customized zirconia crowns and novel 3D printed resin crowns who may offer better adaptability and gingival health and are relatively cost effective. The proposed study will help in increasing studies of different crown materials for primary teeth

Detailed Description

According to AAPD, pulpally treated or deep carious primary teeth should be restored with full coverage crowns for protection of the remaining tooth structure and integrity of occlusion. Different crown materials and compositions have been introduced; however, each with their own drawbacks. Stainless steel crowns have remained the gold standard for restoring primary molars, with the advantages of minimal preparation needed and better adaptability of margins due to their burnishing ability. On the other hand, stainless steel crowns suffer from poor aesthetics and gingival health. The aesthetics of pre-veneered stainless-steel crowns improved but were significantly reduced when the veneered surface was chipped, which was a major drawback in the crown; in addition to their decreased strength and durability in comparison to stainless steel crowns. Strip crowns and polycarbonate crowns were also introduced; however, because of their weak bonding capacity, they have poor strength and an uncertain position in the posterior primary teeth. Due to the increase of aesthetic demand in pediatric dentistry, zirconia crowns have been introduced. Zirconia crowns present the highest aesthetics compared to different pediatric crowns and highest strength compared to all ceramic restorations. However, they need very deep subgingival preparation, poor adaptability because it can't be crimped due to poor burnishing ability and relatively expensive.

Recently, new advances in pediatric crowns have been introduced including computerized 3D printed resin or milled zirconia crowns. Those recent advances have promising results in aesthetics and strength in comparison to ready-made zirconia crowns. Ready-made zirconia crowns have been an exceptionally good biocompatible material. One of the main benefits of those crowns is their durability alongside an outstanding aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, because of their extremely polished surface, ready-made zirconia crowns have proved to have less plaque buildup when compared to other materials. However, because they are costly, need extensive sub-gingival tooth reduction, and cause wear of opposing tooth structure, there are several clinical restrictions and drawbacks.

New computer-aided design digital models serve as the foundation for three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies, which are sophisticated manufacturing techniques that generate customized 3D objects automatically. With applications in almost all fields of dentistry, three-dimensional printing fabricates excellent fitted, accurate, and biocompatible crowns that may overcome ready-made zirconia crowns.

On the other hand, currently the zirconia-based CAD/CAM system has the strongest fracture strength of any all-ceramic material and has continuously produced the most accurate, aesthetically pleasing replication of natural dentition.

They've been acknowledged by patients and dentists alike. The zirconia-based CAD/CAM system is recommended for crowns and bridges in natural teeth, implants, and telescopic dentures. Customized zirconia crowns could be an alternative to the drawbacks presented in ready-made zirconia crowns

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Healthy children within age range of 5-8 years old
  • Upper and lower primary second molars
  • Vital primary second molars
  • Cooperative children Frankl scale 3 (positive) and 4 (definitely positive)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Radiographic radiolucency related to the furcation and periapical area or any evidence of root resorption
  • Deep bite
  • More than 2 walls lost due to caries
  • Presence of parafunctional habits

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Custom-Made Zirconia crownsesthetic dental crownsCAD/CAM zirconia crown customized for each patient
3D Printed Resin Crownsesthetic dental crownsPrinted resin crowns customized for each patient
Ready-Made Zirconia Crownscontrol groupNuu smile ready made zirconia crown
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Functional, biological , and esthetic performance according to FDI clinical criteria3,6,9 months

FDI World Dental Federation scores from 1-5 (highest score 1 and lowest score 5 )

Measure amount of reduction done after preparationDuring procedure

Using superimposition technique

Measure time taken during preparationDuring procedure

Stopwatch / timer from start of preparation till the end of preparation

Measure amount of bleeding during preparationimmediately after completion of the procedure (after reduction and cementation of dental crown)

Gravimetric method by weighing pre and post procedure gauze on scale

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient's satisfaction while restoring primary molarsDuring procedure

Wong baker Faces scale ( 0 least indication no pain and 5 highest indicating pain)

Measure cost-effectiveness of each crown materialthrough study completion, an average of 1 year

Compare costs between different crown materials

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The British university in Egypt

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Cairo, Egypt

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