About this trial
Early childhood caries often results in extensive destruction of primary molars, requiring pulpotomy followed by full-coronal restoration to ensure long-term function and durability. Zirconia crowns have become a popular esthetic restorative option; however, limited evidence is available regarding the clinical performance of custom-made zirconia crowns compared with prefabricated zirconia crowns. This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the clinical performance of custom-made and prefabricated zirconia crowns placed on pulpotomized primary molars. Clinical performance will be evaluated using standardized clinical and radiographic outcome measures over the follow-up period to determine whether custom-made zirconia crowns provide comparable or improved outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children aged 5-8 years.
Primary molars with deep carious lesions extending to the middle third of the dentin as confirmed radiographically.
Absence of root caries.
Absence of periapical or inter-radicular radiolucency.
Disqualifiers
Children with systemic health issues.
Children with periodontal diseases.
Children exhibiting parafunctional habits.
Uncooperative children (Frankl scale (score 1 and 2).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Custom made zirconia crowns
- Prefabricated zirconia crown