Comparative Evaluation of SMART Hall Technique Vs. Conventional SS Crown in Primary Molars
Dental caries, particularly in primary molars, significantly affects children's oral health and overall well-being. Traditional management with stainless steel crowns (SSCs) involves significant tooth reduction and advanced dental skills. Introduced in the 1970s, the Hall technique offers a less invasive alternative, m
| Condition(s) | Caries,Dental, Pain, Plaque, Dental, Gingival Bleeding |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Dental caries, particularly in primary molars, significantly affects children's oral health and overall well-being. Traditional management with stainless steel crowns (SSCs) involves significant tooth reduction and advanced dental skills. Introduced in the 1970s, the Hall technique offers a less invasive alternative, minimizing tooth reduction compared to SSCs. The SMART Hall technique represents a further evolution, emphasizing atraumatic cavity preparation using hand instruments. It offers advantages like minimal or no tooth reduction, minimized discomfort, improved patient cooperation, shorter treatment times, and cost-effectiveness. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) emerges as a promising non-invasive approach for managing dental caries in primary teeth, though it may cause temporary tooth |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: 1. Children aged 3 to 9 years old. 2. Presence of occluso-proximal carious lesions (ICDAS CODE 3/4/5) in one or more primary molars, confirmed through clinical examination and radiographic assessment. 3. Requirement for restorative treatment in the form of either the SMART Hall technique or standard stainless steel crown (SSC) restoration, as determined by clinical assessment. 4. Willingness and ability of the parent/guardian to provide informed consent and ensure the child's attendance at follow-up appointments. 5. Adequate cooperation of the child during dental treatment and evaluation procedures, as determined by the clinician. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of severe systemic medical conditions (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunodeficiency disorders) that may comp |
| Ages | 3 Years to 9 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | C K S Teja Institute Of Dental Sciences & Research |
| Locations | Tirupati, Andhrapradesh, India |
| Start date | 2024-01-30 |
| NCT ID | NCT06453005 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06453005 |