Masseter Muscle Activity and Post-operative Pain in a Group of Egyptian Children Treated With Hall Technique Vs Modified Hall Technique
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The study aims to evaluate postoperative pain and masseter muscle activity in a group of Egyptian children with carious primary molars treated with Hall Vs modified Hall Technique (with proximal and occlusal reduction).
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Modified Hall technique
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Diagnostic Test: Modified Hall technique
The standard Hall technique was later modified with several modifications including occasional/rare use of anesthetic and about 1 mm proximal slice that the preformed metal crown fits without separation, and minimal occlusal reduction of the cusps
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Experimental: Hall Technique
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Diagnostic Test: Modified Hall technique
The standard Hall technique was later modified with several modifications including occasional/rare use of anesthetic and about 1 mm proximal slice that the preformed metal crown fits without separation, and minimal occlusal reduction of the cusps
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Masseter muscle activity measured by Electromyograph [6 weeks]
muscle activity will be measured following the cementation of the crown
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Children 5-7 years with carious lower second primary molars
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Both genders.
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Systemically and mentally healthy.
Exclusion Criteria:
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History of systemic or mental conditions.
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Special health care needs who require pharmacological management before dental treatment.
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Acute dental pain or trauma.
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Extremely uncooperative children who require being treated under general anesthesia.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Faculty of dentistry Cairo University | Cairo | EL-Manial | Egypt | 11553 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- PEDO 4-8-3