Evaluation of Bioflex and Zirconia Crowns Versus Stainless Steel Crowns on Primary Molars: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

NCT ID: NCT07156838

Last Updated: 2025-09-05

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

45 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-02-10

Study Completion Date

2025-11-30

Brief Summary

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• the goal of this clinical trial is To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of bioflex crowns and zirconia crowns compared to stainless steel crowns when

* restoring primary molars 45 participant their age range between 6 and 8 years participated in this study. The participants are divided into three groups representing group (A) for Bioflx crown (n=15), group (B) for Zirconia crown (n=15) and group ( C) for Stainless steel crown(n=15).

Clinical success will be assessed according to the Modified United States Public Health Service Evaluation (USPHS) criteria regarding: crown retention ,marginal integrity, surface roughness and color change.

Also the periodontal health will be evaluated using gingival index and plaque index according to Silness and Loe. Moreover parental and child satisfaction

* will be evaluated

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Badly Decayed Primary Molars Preformed Pediatric Posterior Crowns

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Data analyst

Study Groups

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bioflex crown

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

bioflex crown

Intervention Type OTHER

A preformed bioflex crown of similar size will be selected. Tooth preparation will be done using a tapered diamond bur to reduce the occlusal surface, including the central groove, by 1-1.5 mm. The proximal surfaces will be prepared by approximately 0.5 mm to clear the contact area, bioflex crown fitting and proper occlusion will be checked then it will be cemented using type-I glass ionomer cement, Any excess cement will be removed.

zerconia crown

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

zerconia crown

Intervention Type OTHER

Occlusal reduction will be done by 1-1.5 mm using coarse football shaped diamond bur following the natural occlusal anatomy.

Interproximal contacts will be opened with a tapered fissure bur. The proximal space should be enough to permit the chosen crown to fit passively.

The molar will be trimmed down circumferentially 0.5-1.25 mm as needed with the use of tapered diamond burs.

•About 1 to 2 mm subgingival preparation will be done to achieve a feather-edge finish line.

Prepared tooth should be free from any blood or saliva. Try-in will be done using the pink crowns, to check the occlusion and Passive fit of the crown.

The zirconia crown will be luted with type I glass ionemer cement. Consistent firm finger pressure will be applied during cementation, Any excess cement will be removed, and proper occlusion will be verified

stainless steel crown

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

stainless steel crown

Intervention Type OTHER

An appropriately sized preformed stainless-steel crown will be selected. Tooth preparation will involve using a tapered bur to reduce the occlusal surface by 1 to 1.5 mm, with interproximal reduction made on the mesial and distal sides. The selected crown size will be checked, and a trial fit will be conducted prior to cementation. Crimping pliers will be used, and the crown will be cemented with Type 1 glass ionomer cement.

Any excess cement will be removed, and proper occlusion will be verified

Interventions

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bioflex crown

A preformed bioflex crown of similar size will be selected. Tooth preparation will be done using a tapered diamond bur to reduce the occlusal surface, including the central groove, by 1-1.5 mm. The proximal surfaces will be prepared by approximately 0.5 mm to clear the contact area, bioflex crown fitting and proper occlusion will be checked then it will be cemented using type-I glass ionomer cement, Any excess cement will be removed.

Intervention Type OTHER

zerconia crown

Occlusal reduction will be done by 1-1.5 mm using coarse football shaped diamond bur following the natural occlusal anatomy.

Interproximal contacts will be opened with a tapered fissure bur. The proximal space should be enough to permit the chosen crown to fit passively.

The molar will be trimmed down circumferentially 0.5-1.25 mm as needed with the use of tapered diamond burs.

•About 1 to 2 mm subgingival preparation will be done to achieve a feather-edge finish line.

Prepared tooth should be free from any blood or saliva. Try-in will be done using the pink crowns, to check the occlusion and Passive fit of the crown.

The zirconia crown will be luted with type I glass ionemer cement. Consistent firm finger pressure will be applied during cementation, Any excess cement will be removed, and proper occlusion will be verified

Intervention Type OTHER

stainless steel crown

An appropriately sized preformed stainless-steel crown will be selected. Tooth preparation will involve using a tapered bur to reduce the occlusal surface by 1 to 1.5 mm, with interproximal reduction made on the mesial and distal sides. The selected crown size will be checked, and a trial fit will be conducted prior to cementation. Crimping pliers will be used, and the crown will be cemented with Type 1 glass ionomer cement.

Any excess cement will be removed, and proper occlusion will be verified

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Children who are free from any systemic disease.
* Cooperative children (positive/ definitely positive) according to Frankl's behavior rating scale.
* Children with good to fair oral hygiene according to Loe and Silness plaque index.
* Primary molars with deep carious lesion, that are indicated for pulpotomy and crown.
* Primary molars having two-thirds of root structure left radiographically
* Parents' willingness to participate through informed written consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Children with oral parafunctional habits.
* Primary molars with bifurcation involvement
* Presence of abscess or fistula related to the selected tooth
* Primary molars with insufficient crown structure
Minimum Eligible Age

6 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

8 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Alexandria University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Asmaa Yahia

BDS

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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outpatient clinic of pediatric dentistry -faculty of dentistry- Alexandria university

Alexandria, Azarita, Egypt

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Egypt

Central Contacts

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Asmaa Y abdelbadie, BDS

Role: CONTACT

+201553199942

Facility Contacts

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Alexandria university

Role: primary

+2034869690

References

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Taran PK, Kaya MS. A Comparison of Periodontal Health in Primary Molars Restored with Prefabricated Stainless Steel and Zirconia Crowns. Pediatr Dent. 2018 Sep 15;40(5):334-339.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 30355428 (View on PubMed)

Clark L, Wells MH, Harris EF, Lou J. Comparison of Amount of Primary Tooth Reduction Required for Anterior and Posterior Zirconia and Stainless Steel Crowns. Pediatr Dent. 2016 Jan-Feb;38(1):42-6.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 26892214 (View on PubMed)

Salman N, Khattab N, Gomaa Y, Elheeny A. Parental satisfaction regarding two types of commercial crowns for restoring pulpotomized primary molars. Egypt Dent J . 2021;67:2915-21.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Sai Sarath K, Murali G, Elangovan A, Kalaivanan D. Case series on personalized pediatric posterior Zirconia crowns: Case report. Int J Pedod Rehabil . 2022;7:46-50.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Mittal GK, Verma A, Pahuja H, Agarwal S, Tomar H. Esthetic crowns in pediatric dentistry: A review. Int J Contemporary Medical Res. 2016;3:1280-2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Holsinger DM, Wells MH, Scarbecz M, Donaldson M. Clinical Evaluation and Parental Satisfaction with Pediatric Zirconia Anterior Crowns. Pediatr Dent. 2016;38(3):192-7.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 27306242 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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1003-11/2024

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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