CC BY 4.0 · Eur J Dent 2022; 16(03): 627-636
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736417
Original Article

Clinical Evaluation of CAD/CAM Ceramic Endocrown Versus Prefabricated Zirconia Crown in the Restoration of Pulpotomized Primary Molars: A Two-Year Spilt-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial

Nagwa Mohmmad Ali Khattab
1   Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
,
Yasmine Mohamed Farouk El Makawi
2   Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Nahda University, Beni Suef, Egypt
,
Ahmad Abdel Hamid Elheeny
3   Pediatric and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Minia University, Minya, Egypt
› Author Affiliations
Funding None.

Abstract

Objectives The current trial aimed to compare lithium disilicate (LS2) endocrowns' clinical performance, gingival health, and parental satisfaction to those of prefabricated zirconia crowns (ZCs) over a 24-month of follow-up.

Materials and Methods This study designed as a spilt-mouth randomized controlled trial. A total of 88 pulpotomized mandibular second primary molars of 44 children were assigned into two equal groups. Forty-four molars were restored with prefabricated primary ZCs (control group) and the same number were restored with LS2 endocrown (intervention group). Clinical performance and gingival status were evaluated using a modified United States Public Health Service criterion, and plaque and gingival indices. Parental satisfaction was assessed using a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire.

Statistical Analysis Paired data were analyzed using McNemar's test, a statistical test used on paired nominal data, and paired t-tests. The significance level was set to 5% at 95% confidence interval.

Results Both restorations showed comparable gingival health status over the follow-ups. Marginal adaptation of the endocrowns and ZCs at the end of follow-up was 95.5 and 90.9%, respectively (p = 0.68). For marginal integrity and discoloration, both restorations showed similar results at the follow-ups. The overall parental satisfaction of both groups was statistically insignificant (p = 0.07). However, parents were more satisfied with the endocrown color over that of the ZC (p < 0.05).

Conclusion Endocrowns' clinical performance and gingival health were comparable to those of ZCs. For both restorations, parental satisfaction was nearly similar except for the color that showed an advantage in favor of the endocrowns.

Authors' Contributions

Y.M.F.E.M. was responsible for study conception and design, data acquisition, manuscript drafting, manuscript critical revising, gave final approval, and agrees to be accountable for all aspects of the work ensuring integrity and accuracy; N.M.A.K was responsible for study conception and design, data acquisition, manuscript drafting, manuscript critical revising, gave final approval, and agrees to be accountable for all aspects of the work ensuring integrity and accuracy; and A.A.H.E. was responsible for study conception and design, data analysis and interpretation, manuscript drafting, manuscript critical revising, gave final approval, and agrees to be accountable for all aspects of the work ensuring integrity and accuracy.


Ethical Approval

The study was reviewed and approved by an institutional review board (record number #186/2016). The trial registered at ClinicalTrials.gov PRS (Protocol registration and Result System) with an ID of NCT04073901.


Supplementary Material



Publication History

Article published online:
23 February 2022

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