A randomised controlled trial in primary care of a novel method of using preformed metal crowns to manage decay in primary molar teeth: the Hall technique

Completed

• Conditions: Dental decay; Oral Health; Decay

• Registration Number: ISRCTN47267892
• Lead Sponsor: Chief Scientist Office (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-07-05
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 4 to 9 years of age with pairs of carious primary molar teeth, matched for arch, tooth type and extent of caries.

Exclusion Criteria

Medical contra-indications, i.e., children at risk of infective endocarditis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The following outcomes will be assessed at least 23 months after the placement of the crown:<br>1. Absence of signs/symptoms of pulpal pathology<br>2. Resoration failure requiring intervention

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Acceptability of the intervention technique<br>2. Cost effectiveness