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A 6 month clinical study to compare two types of dental caps endocrown and full cap used to restore root canal treated back teeth, and to see which one fits better, stays in place longer, and lasts better.

Evaluation And Comparison Of Endocrown and Full-Coverage Crown in Endodontically Treated Permanent Molars: An In-Vivo Study - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109178
Enrollment
44
Registered
2026-04-23
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K045- Chronic apical periodontitis

Interventions

Intervention1: ENDOCROWN: An endocrown is a monolithic, adhesive, single-unit restoration used to restore endodontically treated teeth, particularly molars, where retention is achieved from the intern

Sponsors

Self
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: The patient should be 18 to 65 years old. Endodontically treated 1st and 2nd molars. Molars having intact root apices with no radiographic or clinical evidence of root fracture. Presence of a wide and deep pulp chamber minimum depth 3 mm. Minimum 2 to 3 wall should be present. Good oral hygiene habits. The tooth should have an opposing tooth in the arch. The tooth is restorable, probing pocket depth and mobility are within normal limits.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Tooth with significant loss of structure. Inability of the patient to cooperate with follow up and post operative recall. Patients with poor oral hygiene Severe periodontitis. Pregnancy. Incapable of self-care, mental illness or systemic dis eases, and undergoing radiotherapy. Mobility Tooth in which Root canal treatment was performed more than 6 months ago Patient s who are allergic to these materials.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Overall clinical success of the restoration (endocrown vs full-coverage crown) assessed using modified USPHS criteria at 6 months (with interim evaluation at 3 months)Timepoint: Baseline 3 Months 6 Months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Resistance to dislodgement. Retention of crown after cementation. Occlusal wear of crown. Wear of opposing crown or tooth. Marginal integrity and discoloration. Anatomic form of the crown. Secondary caries at crown margin.Timepoint: BASELINE 3 MONTHS 6 MONTHS

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Shashank singh

Hitkarini Dental College and hospital

bonnypaul40@gmail.com9819841368

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026