Digital Occlusal Analysis and Bite Force Evaluation of Primary Molars Restored With Zirconia Crow… (NCT07276841) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Digital Occlusal Analysis and Bite Force Evaluation of Primary Molars Restored With Zirconia Crowns Using T-Scan
Egypt11 participantsStarted 2026-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the adaptation of occlusion and bite force after zirconia crown restoration in children with pulp-treated primary molars. The main questions it aims to answer are:
How does occlusion adapt after placement of zirconia crowns?
Does bite force change following crown restoration?
Participants will:
Undergo routine pulp treatment and restoration of primary molars with zirconia crowns.
Have bite force and occlusal contacts measured using the T-Scan digital occlusal analysis system before and after crown placement.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 9 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 6 to 9 years.
* Both boys and girls can participate.
* A pulp-treated primary molar (pulpotomy) that is healthy and shows no pain, no swelling, no mobility, and no radiographic problems (such as internal resorption or infection).
* The lower first permanent molar must be erupted.
* The child is cooperative during dental treatment (positive behavior on the Frankl scale).
* The child has no missing teeth.
* The child has a normal bite (normal overjet and overbite).
* The child is generally healthy with no systemic diseases, to ensure they can attend follow-ups.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with medical conditions or who are uncooperative during dental care.
* Children with parafunctional habits, such as teeth grinding (bruxism), thumb-sucking, or other habits that may affect bite-force measurements.
* Teeth that are close to falling out, have severe root resorption, or need extraction.
* Teeth with deep cavities below the gum line that prevent proper crown placement.
* Teeth that are mobile (Miller's Grade 2 or higher).
* Teeth that have had previous pulp therapy other than the included pulpotomy.
* Children who are unable to attend follow-up visits or whose parents do not agree to participate.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.