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Use of Alkasite for Postpulpotomy Restoration

Clinical Evaluation of Alkasite Composite as a Final Restoration for Pulpotomized Primary Molars.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07355920
Acronym
Cention-Forte
Enrollment
25
Registered
2026-01-21
Start date
2024-08-30
Completion date
2026-05-01
Last updated
2026-01-23

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Conditions

Pediatric Dentistry, Post Pulpotomy Restoration

Keywords

cention forte, tetric n ceram, alkasite

Brief summary

The aim of this study will be directed to: Evaluate the clinical performance of alkasite composite as a final restoration for pulpotomized primary molars.

Interventions

PROCEDURECention Forte

25 primary molars were restored with an Alkasite composite Cention-forte after Formocresol pulpotomy.

PROCEDURETetric® N-Ceram

5 primary molars were restored with Tetric® N-Ceram bulk-fill composite after Formocresol pulpotomy.

Sponsors

Tanta University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Deep carious vital primary molars at site 1, 2, and size 3 according to the SI/STA classification of caries. * Healthy children free from systemic diseases. * Cooperative patient: Frankel rating 3,4. Radiographically: * Deep caries approximating the pulp. * Roots with no more than one-third physiologic resorption. * Normal lamina dura and periodontal ligament space.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with bruxism. * Clinical signs or symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or pulp degeneration. * Parents refuse treatment. Radiographically: * Furcation involvement. * periapical lesion. * Pathologic resorption (internal or external).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Clinical evaluation of the final restoration according to USPHS Criteriaat 3, 6, and 9 monthsClinical evaluation of the final restoration is done according to the modified united states public health service USPHS Criteria for direct clinical evaluation of restoration

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

STUDY_CHAIRFaten Abu Taleb

faculty of dentistry Tanta university

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026