Esthetic restoration of primary anterior teeth is challenging. Aim of the study: Evaluation of the 12-month clinical performance of direct resin composite restoration of carious vital primary anterior teeth using custom 3D printed templates compared to conventional strip crowns. Subjects and methods: A parallel arms randomized controlled clinical trial was performed in which 98 carious vital primary anterior teeth in 32 children were directly restored with resin composite either with the help of custom 3D printed templates (Group: A) or strip crowns (Group: B). Restorations were assessed for surface luster, anatomical form, material fracture, marginal adaptation, and periodontal response using the revised FDI criteria on three occasions; a week after placement (T0), after six months (T1), and after twelve months (T2). Comparisons between groups were evaluated. A statistically significant level was considered when p value less than or equal 0.05. The tooth was the unit of analysis.
Age range
3 Years – 5 Years
Sex
ALL
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Surface luster
Timeframe: On three occasions; a week after placement (T0), at six months (T1), and at twelve months (T2)
Anatomical form
Timeframe: On three occasions; a week after placement (T0), at six months (T1), and at twelve months (T2)
Material fracture
Timeframe: On three occasions; a week after placement (T0), at six months (T1), and at twelve months (T2)
Marginal adaptation
Timeframe: On three occasions; a week after placement (T0), at six months (T1), and at twelve months (T2)
Periodontal response
Timeframe: On three occasions; a week after placement (T0), at six months (T1), and at twelve months (T2)