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NCT Number: NCT07648979

3D-Printed Resin Crowns vs Stainless Steel Crowns in Pulpotomized Primary Molars.

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether 3D-printed resin-based crowns are an effective alternative to stainless steel crowns for restoring pulpotomized primary mandibular molars in children. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Do 3D-printed resin-based crowns provide better gingival health than stainless steel crowns? Are there differences in plaque accumulation, crown retention, and child and parent satisfaction between the two crown types?

Participants will:

Receive either a 3D-printed resin-based crown or a stainless steel crown after pulpotomy.

Attend follow-up visits for clinical evaluation over 12 months.

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Key information

Age range

4 year–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of dentistry

Cairo, Egypt

About this study

primary mandibular molars will be randomly assigned to receive either 3D-printed resin-based crowns or stainless steel crowns. Following pulp therapy and crown placement, participants will attend follow-up visits over a 12-month period. Clinical evaluation will be performed to assess gingival health, plaque accumulation, crown retention, and child and parent satisfaction, in order to determine whether 3D-printed resin-based crowns can be an effective esthetic alternative to stainless steel crowns.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Children aged 4 to 8 years. Cooperative children who are able to accept dental treatment. Teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis. Children in good general health with no systemic conditions affecting oral health.

Parents/guardians willing to provide written informed consent and attend follow-up visits.

Exclusion criteria

Teeth deemed non-restorable (e.g., gross carious destruction or fractures beyond restoration).

Parents/guardians unwilling to participate in the study or provide informed consent.

Treatment and study plan

3D printed resin based crowns

Device

1-Select an appropriately sized resin-based prefabricated crown based on the mesio-distal width of the tooth. 2-Perform occlusal reduction of approximately 1.5-2.0 mm following the natural occlusal anatomy. 3-Reduce buccal and lingual cusps, central groove, and marginal ridges to achieve adequate occlusal clearance. 4-Perform proximal reduction using a tapered fissure or diamond bur to eliminate mesial and distal contacts by approximately 1.0 mm. 5-Avoid creating ledges or damaging adjacent teeth during proximal reduction. 6-Slightly reduce buccal and lingual surfaces to eliminate undercuts and facilitate crown seating. 7-Round and smooth all sharp line angles and points of the preparation. 8-In cases with adjacent teeth, perform additional interproximal reduction if required for proper seating.9-Try-in the crown intraorally and seat it using firm pressure from lingual to buccal direction. 10-Check marginal adaptation, ensuring slight subgingival extension (approximately 0.5-1.0 mm).

Prefabricated stainless steel crowns

Device

1-Select an appropriately sized stainless steel crown based on the mesiodistal width of the tooth. 2-Perform minimal occlusal reduction (approximately 1.0-1.5 mm) following the anatomical occlusal contour to create suficient space for crown placement. 3-Lightly reduce proximal contacts to allow crown seating, without creating steps or excessive taper. 4-Perform minimal buccal and lingual reduction only if required to eliminate undercuts and facilitate passive seating. 5-Round sharp line angles and smooth rough surfaces to allow proper adaptation. 5-Verify adequate occlusal clearance and passive path of insertion. 6-Try-in the crown and adjustsize if necessary to ensure proper fit. 7-Trim and contour crown margins to achieve optimal gingival adaptation (if needed). 8-Seat the crown firmly using finger pressure to confirm complete seating. 9-Cement the crown with glass ionomer cement and remove excess cement after initial setting.

Primary outcomes

  1. Gingival index

    Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months

    The GI was measured by passing an explorer tip gently within the sulcus mesial, distal, buccal, and lingual surface of each crowned molar. it was scored on a scale of 0 to 3 0= no bleeding

    • only one bleeding point appearing someseconds after probing
    • bleeding points appearing immediately after probing
    • profuse bleeding appearing immediately after probing spreading towards the marginal gingiva

Secondary outcomes

  1. Plaque accumulation

    Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months

    Silness &Löe plaque index 0: no plaque. 1: film at gingival margin. 2: moderate accumulation. 3: abundance of plaque.

  2. Child and parent satisfaction

    Time frame: Immediately post operative

    Child and parent satisfaction will be assessed using a structured questionnaire based on a Likert scale. Participants (children and their parents/guardians) will rate their satisfaction with the treatment experience, comfort, aesthetics, and overall acceptance. Responses will be recorded on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "very dissatisfied" to "very satisfied." The scores will be analyzed to compare satisfaction between study groups.

  3. Crown retention

    Time frame: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months

    Using United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria Alpha : intact Bravo : chipped or loss of material Charlie : complete loss of crown

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Nariman Osama, BDS

CONTACT

[email protected]

01010381531

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Clinical Evaluation of 3D Printed Resin Based Crowns Versus Stainless Steel Crowns in Pulpotomized Primary Mandibular Molars : A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Acronym: 3DRSCVSSSC

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Jun 15, 2026
Registry last updated
Jun 15, 2026

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