Health Condition 1: K026- Dental caries on smooth surface
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children aged 4-8 years Primary mandibular molars with cavitated Class I and II caries (with Remaining dentin thickness not less than 1 mm) Permanent 1st molar should be erupted if primary mandibular second molar is considered No signs of pulpal or periapical pathology, or internal or external resorption
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of root resorption of more than one-third of root Presence of pulpal or periapical pathologies Presence of tooth mobility Children with underlying medical conditions or special healthcare needs Patients unwilling to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determining the clinical and radiographic success or failure of stainless steel crown placement after a 12 month period. The success of the crown placement will be assessed clinically for gingival health, plaque accumulation, marginal integrity, wear of the crown and occlusion. Radiographically, it will be assessed by the presence of secondary caries, furcation radiolucency, widening of periodontal ligament and bone resorption Timepoint: Clinical and radiographic evaluation will be conducted at intervals of 1, 3, 6 and 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessing the oral health related quality of life of the patients undergoing stainless steel crown technique.Timepoint: A modified version of the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) questionnaire will be administered to the parents at intervals of 1, 3, 6 and 12 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital