Gingival Health After Zirconia Versus Stainless Steel Crowns in Children (NCT07436325) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gingival Health After Zirconia Versus Stainless Steel Crowns in Children
Saudi Arabia100 participantsStarted 2026-05-12
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if prefabricated zirconia crowns (PZCs) improve gingival health compared to stainless steel crowns (SSCs) in primary molars of young children. It will also learn about plaque accumulation and parental satisfaction with the crowns. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Do PZCs lead to better gingival health than SSCs over time?
2. Do PZCs reduce plaque accumulation compared to SSCs?
3. Do parents report higher satisfaction with PZCs versus SSCs?
Researchers will compare PZCs to SSCs in a split-mouth design (each child receives one of each crown type on contralateral molars) to see if PZCs provide superior gingival health, plaque control, and satisfaction.
Participants will:
1. Receive PZCs on one primary molar and SSCs on the contralateral molar after tooth preparation
2. Attend follow-up visits at 12, 24, and 36 months for gingival health and plaque assessments
3. Complete parental satisfaction surveys at each follow-up visit
Who can participate
Age range
3 Years – 7 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
. Children with moderate to severe baseline plaque accumulation (Silness \& Löe Plaque Index ≥2) or parents/caregivers reporting inconsistent brushing (\<2x/day).
. Children with excessive sugar intake (\>3 sugary snacks/beverages daily), assessed via the Beverage and Snack Questionnaire.
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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.
What they're measuring
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Change in Gingival Health
Timeframe: Baseline, 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months