An interventional study of Stainless steel crown placement using Hall Technique and Stainless steel crown placement using conventional method in Permanent Molars, Dental Caries and Tooth Decay, sponsored by Latakia University. Completed at 2 sites in Syria. Open to participants aged 8 Years to 15 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-09-15.
Sponsored by Latakia University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiographic success of stainless steel crowns placed using the Hall Technique versus the conventional method in the restoration of permanent first molars in children, and to evaluate their effects on occlusal relationships, crown adaptation, and patient satisfaction.
Study Outcomes The primary outcome of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of stainless steel crowns placed on permanent first molars using the Hall Technique in comparison to the conventional crown placement method. The secondary outcomes included assessment of the marginal fit and adaptation of preformed crowns using both techniques, analysis of changes in occlusal relationships-specifically the vertical dimension of occlusion and overbite-and evaluation of patient satisfaction. Patient satisfaction was measured using a five-point Likert scale at multiple time points: immediately post-treatment, and at one, three, and six months.
Detailed Description of the Study
This clinical study is designed to evaluate and compare the clinical and radiographic effectiveness of the Hall Technique and the conventional crown placement method for restoring permanent first molars in children using a split-mouth design. The study will be conducted at the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Tishreen University.
A total of 10 pediatric patients will be recruited according to specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each child will present with at least two eligible permanent first molars requiring full coronal restoration with stainless steel crowns. In the split-mouth design, each child will serve as their own control: one molar will be treated using the Hall Technique (HT), and the contralateral molar will be restored using the conventional method. The allocation of which technique will be applied to which side will be randomized for each patient to minimize bias.
Inclusion criteria will include:
Exclusion criteria will include:
In the HT group, stainless steel crowns will be placed without local anesthesia, without caries removal, and without any tooth preparation. Orthodontic separators will be placed if necessary during the first visit, and crown cementation will be performed using glass ionomer cement (GIC) during the follow-up visit.
In the conventional group, local anesthesia will be administered, and standard tooth preparation will be carried out (occlusal and proximal reduction), followed by fitting and cementation of the stainless steel crown using GIC.
Clinical and radiographic evaluations will be conducted at multiple time points: at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-treatment. These evaluations will aim to assess the success of the restoration based on crown integrity, presence of clinical symptoms, and radiographic signs of pulpal or periapical pathology.
Patient satisfaction will be measured using a five-point Likert scale, recorded immediately after treatment and again at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months.
The primary outcome of the study will be the clinical and radiographic success of the restorations.
The secondary outcomes will include assessment of marginal fit and crown adaptation, changes in occlusal relationships (overbite), and patient satisfaction.
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Inclusion Criteria (Clinical):
Inclusion Criteria (Radiographic):
Exclusion Criteria:
Permanent first molars are restored using the Hall Technique. No local anesthesia, caries removal, or tooth preparation is performed. Orthodontic separators are placed if needed, followed by stainless steel crown (SSC) cementation using glass ionomer cement.
Device: Stainless steel crown placement using Hall Technique
Permanent first molars are restored using the conventional method. Local anesthesia is administered, and the tooth is prepared with occlusal and proximal reduction before placement and cementation of a stainless steel crown using glass ionomer cement.
Device: Stainless steel crown placement using conventional method
Preformed stainless steel crowns are placed on permanent first molars without local anesthesia, caries removal, or tooth preparation. Orthodontic separators are used as needed, and crowns are cemented with glass ionomer cement
Preformed stainless steel crowns are placed after administering local anesthesia and performing standard tooth preparation, including occlusal and proximal reduction. Crowns are cemented with glass ionomer cement.
Clinical and Radiographic Success
Clinical and Radiographic Success Definition: Absence of clinical symptoms (pain, swelling, mobility) and absence of radiographic signs of pathology (periapical radiolucency, internal/external resorption).
Time frame: Baseline, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months
- Marginal Fit and Adaptation - Changes in Occlusion ( Overbite) - Patient Satisfaction (Likert Scale)
Secondary Outcome Measures Marginal Fit and Adaptation of Crown Definition: Clinical assessment of marginal adaptation (good, acceptable, poor). Time Frame: Post-treatment, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months Changes in Occlusion (Overbite) Definition: Measurement of changes in vertical dimension of occlusion and overbite using clinical examination. Time Frame: Post-treatment, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months Patient Satisfaction (Five-Point Likert Scale) Definition: Patient-reported satisfaction using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied). Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction. Time Frame: Immediately post-treatment, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months
Time frame: Time Frame: Immediately post-treatment, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months
Plan to share: No — The decision regarding IPD sharing has not been finalized. Will follow institutional and regulatory guidelines.
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Ran from Dec 2025 to primary completion in Aug 2026, 8 months.
Of 469 non-industry interventional studies with no phase under Dental Caries, half reached primary completion within 15 months of starting (the median), counting those still running; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 30. This study's 8 months is below that.
Counting every sponsor, half of 502 studies reached it within 15 months; a quarter within 7 and three quarters within 29.
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