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Clinical evaluation of polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) post and core system in restoring teeth that have had tooth pulp treatment

Evaluating the success of post and core system fabricated by polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) material in restoring endodontically treated teeth: a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN13456471
Enrollment
30
Registered
2019-10-14
Start date
2020-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-03-18

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

Conditions

Damaged endodontically treated lower premolars with two or fewer remaining cavity walls that need post and core Oral Health

Interventions

Current interventions as of 19/04/2021: A randomized two parallel-groups clinical trial was designed to evaluate the differences in survival rates between the two groups: Group 1: one-piece milled po

Sponsors

Tishreen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients older than 18 years 2. Patients are required to have one mandibular premolar for which endodontic treatment is indicated 3. The remaining cavity walls of the premolar after endodontic treatment two or fewer 4. No or treated periodontitis with a maximum probing depth of 4 mm and no bleeding on probing 5. Tooth mobility not more than score 1 6. The premolar are required to be in occlusal function with a natural tooth following restoration and none are used as abutments for fixed or removable prostheses 7. A willingness to return for a follow-up examination for at least 1 year

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Tooth will aim to serve as an abutment for fixed or removable prostheses 2. Medical contraindications to dental treatment 3. Poor oral hygiene 4. Teeth with failed endodontic therapy 5. Patients with severe parafunctional habits

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The loss of restoration for any reason, conducted by using of an explorer at 3, 6, and 12 months post-treatment and periapical radiographic examination performed by use of a paralleling technique at 6 and 12 months post-treatment

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Conducted by visual inspection at 3, 6, and 12 months post-treatment 1. Tooth loss 2. Post debonding 3. Post fracture 4. Vertical or horizontal root fracture 5. Endodontic or periradicular conditions requiring endodontic retreatment 6. Secondary caries 7. Failure of core build-up 8. Loss of restoration because of technical failures

Countries

Syria

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026