Aesthetic Restorations in Deciduous Anterior Teeth

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NOVE DE JULHO · May 15, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at different ways to treat cavities in children's front teeth. Specifically, it will compare two methods of filling teeth that have active decay. One group of children will receive traditional fillings made with opaque resin, while another group will receive a special kind of filling that blends in with the tooth color and is covered with a polyvinyl crown. The goal is to see which method works better for restoring these teeth.

To be eligible for the study, children need to be between 12 and 60 months old and have at least one cavity on their upper front teeth that affects more than two surfaces. Unfortunately, children with certain health conditions or specific dental issues will not be included in the trial. If a child participates, they can expect to receive one of the two types of treatments and will be monitored to see how well each method works. The study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help improve dental care for young children with cavities.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children ranging in age from 12 to 60 months with at least one active cavitated caries lesion involving more than 2 surfaces (C+ score) in deciduous upper incisors will be included.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with special needs, with general health conditions that may affect the oral cavity, whose guardians do not sign the Inform Consent Form will be excluded. In addition, teeth with pulp exposure, spontaneous pain, mobility, presence of swelling or fistula near the tooth and teeth with previous restorations; less than 2/3 of root (radiographically assessed), teeth without an antagonist, teeth with previous restorations and children with bruxism and/or deep bite.