Comparative Evaluation of SMART Hall Technique vs. Conventional SS Crown in Primary Molars: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Caries,Dental; Pain; Plaque, Dental; Gingival Bleeding

• Registration Number: NCT06453005
• Lead Sponsor: C K S Teja Institute Of Dental Sciences & Research

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-5-25
• Last Update Posted: 2 September 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:<br><br> 1. Children aged 3 to 9 years old.<br><br> 2. Presence of occluso-proximal carious lesions (ICDAS CODE 3/4/5) in one or more<br> primary molars, confirmed through clinical examination and radiographic assessment.<br><br> 3. Requirement for restorative treatment in the form of either the SMART Hall technique<br> or standard stainless steel crown (SSC) restoration, as determined by clinical<br> assessment.<br><br> 4. Willingness and ability of the parent/guardian to provide informed consent and<br> ensure the child's attendance at follow-up appointments.<br><br> 5. Adequate cooperation of the child during dental treatment and evaluation procedures,<br> as determined by the clinician.<br><br>Exclusion Criteria:<br><br> 1. Presence of severe systemic medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes,<br> immunodeficiency disorders) that may compromise treatment outcomes or pose risks<br> during dental procedures.<br><br> 2. Use of medications known to interfere with dental treatment or healing, such as<br> anticoagulants or immunosuppressants, unless medically managed and deemed safe by<br> the treating healthcare provider.<br><br> 3. History of adverse reactions to dental materials or procedures that may<br> contraindicate participation in the study.<br><br> 4. Inability of the child to tolerate local anesthesia or undergo dental treatment due<br> to psychological, behavioral, or developmental factors.<br><br> 5. Presence of extensive dental caries or additional oral pathologies requiring urgent<br> or specialized dental care beyond the scope of the study.

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Successful

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Minor failure;Major failure