Evaluation of 3D-printed Space Maintainers Versus Conventional Space Maintainer : a Randomized Clinical Trial

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Dec 19, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two types of space maintainers, which are devices used to hold space in the mouth for permanent teeth when a baby tooth is lost. The study will compare 3D-printed space maintainers, made using advanced technology, with traditional space maintainers made from metal. Researchers want to see which type works better and which one patients are happier with.

To be eligible for this trial, children between the ages of 4 and 12 who have lost a lower first permanent molar recently may participate, as long as they are healthy and can follow instructions. It's important that the child has enough space for the permanent tooth to come in. Participants will receive either the new 3D-printed maintainers or the conventional ones, and their experiences will be closely monitored. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable information on the best ways to support children's dental health during tooth loss.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Lower first permanent molar in active state of eruption
• • Patient and parent showing cooperation and compliance.
• • Medically free children.
• • According to space analysis available space is less than or equal to needed space
• • Primary molar loss in the last 1 week due to caries, infection, and resorption (to eliminate possible space loss)
• • Caries free, non-restored buccal surfaces of the mandibular second primary molars and deciduous canines.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Children with previous allergies to stainless steel.
• • There was less than one year left for the permanent tooth to erupt (to prevent possible abutment toot loss)
• • The patient's oral hygiene is not sufficient and has periodontal problems (to accurately assess the periodontal effects)