Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Space Changes After Premature Loss of Lower First Primary Molars in Children Using Digital Scanning
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Premature Loss of Primary Molars
Space Maintenance
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-66 years
Brief Summary
This prospective split-mouth clinical study aims to evaluate space changes in the mandibular dental arch following premature extraction of the lower first primary molar in children aged 3 to 5.5 years...
Detailed Description
Premature loss of primary molars in children is a common result of caries or trauma, potentially affecting future occlusion and alignment. This study investigates the space changes that occur after un...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children aged 3 to 5.5 years
- Mandibular first primary molar indicated for extraction due to extensive decay or hopeless prognosis
- Contralateral mandibular first primary molar must be intact and free of proximal caries
- No eruption of mandibular permanent first molar at the time of enrollment
- Presence of primary canines and second primary molars
- No space maintainers placed
- Parents/caregivers unable or unwilling to fabricate a space maintainer
Exclusion
- Bilateral premature loss of mandibular first primary molars
- Contralateral mandibular molar has proximal caries or poor prognosis
- Children with good prognosis first primary molars (i.e., not needing extraction)
- Eruption of the mandibular permanent first molar
- Children who already have space maintainers
- Uncooperative behavior preventing study participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
11 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06965777
Start Date
August 1 2025
End Date
March 1 2026
Last Update
May 14 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt, 12613