Early restorative crown therapy in children and adolescents with amelogenesis imperfecta
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN70438627 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN70438627 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | Centre for Clinical Reserach, Public Dental Service Dalarna (Sweden) |
| Funder | Center for Clinical Research, Public Dental Service Dalarna (Sweden) |
- Submission date
- 10/11/2010
- Registration date
- 26/01/2012
- Last edited
- 14/11/2016
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Oral Health
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a rare genetic disorder that affects the enamel of the teeth. It is caused by the malfunction of proteins that make up the enamel. The condition affects all or nearly all of the teeth in an equal way. The chances of anyone having the condition is dependent on where they live. 1 in 700 people in Sweden have AI, for example, compared to only 1 in 14,000 in the USA. The condition causes a number of problems for those afflicted; these include a lifelong need for dental treatment that is often painful and leads to fear of the dentist, teeth very sensitive to changes in temperature, the appearance of discoloured and misshapen teeth, teeth misalignment leading to an open bite, delayed tooth eruption in children, impacted teeth and pulp obliteration. AI can also affect a persons self-esteem, and results in a generally lower quality of life, a lesser chance than average of getting married and fewer children. Full-coverage, permanent ceramic crowns can be an effective way of treating the condition. The standard therapy is to treat younger patients by covering the surface of the tooth with plastic fillings, which can then be replaced by the permanent crowns once they have reached the age of 20-25 years. However, there is currently no scientific data to show at what age the permanent ceramic crowns should be fitted and it may be possible to do so earlier than at present. The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of treating younger patients with AI (i.e between 12-25 years) with permanent ceramic crowns. Two different types of crown are compared (Procera and Empress) with a view to answering the following questions:
1. Are there any differences in the ceramic crown treatment for patients with soft surface enamel disturbances compared to those with thin but hard enamel?
2. How do the two different types of ceramic crowns compare?
3. How frequently do complications occur if permanent crowns are fitted at an earlier age?
4. Does quality of life improve after crown therapy treatment?
Who can participate
Patients with AI aged between 12-25 years and referred to the pediatric dental clinic in Dalarna, Sweden.
What does the study involve?
Two types of ceramic crowns are compared: Procera and Empress. They are described as being similar in appearance and durability. A common method called split mouth is applied where all the teeth on one side of the mouth is fitted with one type of crown, and all the teeth on the opposite side, the other type. The side allocated to be fitted with the first type of crown is selected randomly. The front teeth are all treated with the same (randomly selected) type of crown for cosmetic reasons.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Potential benefits include less teeth sensitivity, improved self-esteem and less mouth pain. Risks include an increase in tooth sensitivity, pulpal complications, porcelain fractures and the development of a visible cervical crown line as the young person gets older.
Where is the study run from?
Patients are treated at the pediatric dentistry specialist clinic in Falun. The scientific analysis is done at the Karolinska Institutet, Department of Dental Medicine, Sweden.
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study started in 2010 and closes to new patients after January 2012. Follow ups will continue to January 2014.
Who is funding the study?
The study is funded by the public dental health service, county of Dalarna, Center for clinical research in the county of Dalarna and American Dental Society of Sweden.
Who is the main contact?
Professor Göran Dahllöf
goran.dahllof@ki.se
Contact information
Scientific
Karolinska Institutet
Department of Dental Medicine
Division of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
POB 4064
Huddinge
SE-14104
Sweden
| Phone | +46 (0)8 52488335 |
|---|---|
| Goran.Dahllof@ki.se |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Prospective single-centre double-blind randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Early restorative crown therapy in children and adolescents with amelogenesis imperfecta: a prospective double-blind randomised controlled trial |
| Study objectives | Treatment with Procera crown therapy with zirkonia inner couping cemented with Rely X ARC cement results in a better clinical outcome compared to E-MAX crowns with zirkonia inner couping cemented with Rely X ARC in children and adolescents with amelogenesis imperfecta |
| Ethics approval(s) | Regional Ethics Board, Uppsala University, Sweden, 16/07/2008, ref: 2008/108 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Amelogenesis imperfecta |
| Intervention | Treatment with Procera crown therapy with zirkonia inner couping cemented with Rely X ARC cement or E-MAX crowns with zirkonia inner couping cemented with Rely X ARC in children and adolescents with amelogenesis imperfecta |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Quality of restorations after 1 month, 1 year and a 2-year observation period according to Ryge & De Vinzenci (1983) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Dental caries according to Amarante et al (1998) |
| Completion date | 31/12/2013 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 6 Years |
| Upper age limit | 25 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 80 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Children and adolescents with amelogenesis imperfecta, 6 to 25 years of age, referred for oral rehabilitation |
| Key exclusion criteria | Amelogenesis imperfecta in combination with syndromes including mental retardation |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/01/2009 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2013 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Sweden
Study participating centre
SE-14104
Sweden
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/11/2014 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 01/08/2015 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 10/12/2015 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 30/06/2016 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
14/11/2016: Publication references added.
