Cention Forte: 25 primary molars were restored with an Alkasite composite Cention-forte after Formocresol pulpotomy.
Tetric® N-Ceram: 5 primary molars were restored with Tetric® N-Ceram bulk-fill composite after Formocresol pulpotomy.
Study 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.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
4 Years
Max age
8 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
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).
Primary outcome measure(s)
Clinical evaluation of the final restoration according to USPHS Criteria — at 3, 6, and 9 months Clinical evaluation of the final restoration is done according to the modified united states public health service USPHS Criteria for direct clinical evaluation of restoration
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
The clinical study was carried out at the clinic of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Department, Faculty of dentistry, Tanta university.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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