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Dental Restoration

ZR vs Stainless Steel Crowns for Tooth Decay

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Waitlist Available

Led By Kevin J. Donly, D.D.S., M.S.

Research Sponsored by NuSmile, Ltd.

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Have a minimum of two primary molar teeth, requiring crowns

Have study teeth in occlusion and in contact with adjacent teeth

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 48 month visit

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare how well NuSmile ZR esthetic primary molar crowns and Stainless Steel primary molar crowns restore primary molar teeth.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children aged 3 to 7 who need crowns on at least two primary molar teeth. They must have enough tooth tissue left for the crown and a parent or guardian who can consent. Kids close to losing their baby teeth, with poor health, gum disease, or severe illness requiring hospital stays cannot join.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study compares NuSmile ZR esthetic crowns with traditional Stainless Steel crowns for kids' primary molars. It aims to see if the new ZR crowns work as well as the steel ones in restoring decayed teeth.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

While specific side effects are not listed, dental procedures may cause discomfort, swelling, sensitivity in the treated area, and potential issues with bite alignment that might require adjustments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I need crowns for at least two of my primary molar teeth.

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My teeth align properly and touch the ones next to them.

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My teeth have enough healthy tissue for a NuSmile ZR crown.

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I am between 3 and 7 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 48 month visit

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~48 month visit

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 48 month visit for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Assessments of SSC and ZR Crown at 36 months

Assessments of SSC and ZR Crowns at 48 months

Assessments of the SSC and ZR Crown

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Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: ZR Crown & Stainless Steel CrownExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Each subject will have a maximum of one ZR Crown and one Stainless Steel Crown cemented on primary molars that are treatment planned for a crown.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

NuSmile, Ltd.Lead Sponsor

Kevin J. Donly, D.D.S., M.S.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Texas

Media Library

Stainless Steel Crown (Dental Restoration) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT01919515 — N/A

Tooth Decay Research Study Groups: ZR Crown & Stainless Steel Crown

Tooth Decay Clinical Trial 2023: Stainless Steel Crown Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT01919515 — N/A

Stainless Steel Crown (Dental Restoration) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT01919515 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Will individuals who are 50 years or older be able to participate in this research?

"Children aged 3 to 7 can participate in this clinical trial, which is one of 57 studies currently recruiting for people under 18. For those over 65, there are 30 different trials."

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