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ArticleF1000Research2023

Comparative evaluation of clinical performance, child and parental satisfaction of Bioflx, zirconia and stainless steel crowns in pediatric patients.

Ishani Rahate, Punit Fulzele, Nilima Thosar

5 registry-linked trialsAbstract readClinical Trial Protocol
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Article in F1000Research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 5 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 19 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT06856070 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Evaluation of Retention and Resistance to Dislodgement of Bioflx Crowns Compared to Zirconia Crowns on Primary Molars

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled50ConditionsCarious Primary MolarsArms(Group A: Preformed Bioflx crown), (Group B: Preformed Zirconia crown)
NCT06890949 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2025, after this paper: background citation

Evaluation Of Occlusal Wear Of Bioflx Crowns Compared To Zirconia Crowns On Primary Molars

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2025 to 2026Enrolled50ConditionsCarious Primary MolarsArms(Group A: Preformed Bioflx Crown), (Group B: Preformed Zirconia crown)
NCT07276841 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Digital Occlusal Analysis and Bite Force Evaluation of Pulp Treated Primary Molars Restored With Zirconia Crowns Using T-Scan: An Experimental Before-and-After Study

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled11ConditionsDental Occlusion, Primary Teeth, Pulp-treated Primary Molars, Zirconia CrownsArmsPulp Therapy and Zirconia Crown Restoration of Primary Molars with T-Scan Occlusal Analysis
NCT07295574 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Digital Occlusal Analysis and Bite Force Evaluation of Hall Technique Vs Stainless-Steel Crowns as Conventional Restoration of Carious Primary Molars Using T-scan: A Randomized Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled22ConditionsCarious Primary Molars, Bite Force, Occlusal Analysis, Stainless-steel CrownArmsHall Technique Stainless Steel Crown Placement, Conventional Stainless Steel Crown Placement
NCT07523776 nanot yet recruitingnot on this mapstarted 2026, after this paper: background citation

Vertical Dimension Changes and Mean Biting Force Following Bioflx Placement Over Pulp-treated Primary Molars Versus Stainless Steel Crowns: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

TypeinterventionalSponsorCairo UniversityRan2026 to 2026Enrolled18ConditionsEarly Childhood Caries, Dental Caries, Pulp-Treated Primary MolarsArmsBioflx Crown, Stainless Steel Crown
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed.

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  8. Clinical Evaluation of BioFlx Crowns for the Restoration of Primary Teeth.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026
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  11. International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025
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  13. Antagonistic Primary Tooth Wear Caused by Opposing BioFLXInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Ishani RahateDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442001, India.ORCID 0009-0005-6250-2916
Punit FulzeleDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442001, India.
Nilima ThosarDepartment of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, Maharashtra, 442001, India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Pediatric dental treatment is challenging in patients with early childhood caries. For clinician its difficult to manage child and provide good work at the same time. Its necessity to have the best equipments as well as materials. Nowadays, aesthetics play an important role in managing decayed teeth. Zirconia crown is better option but requires excessive preparation. As Bioflx is newly developed crown and has combined stainless steel and zirconia properties. Aim: To assess the clinical performance and child and parental satisfaction of Bioflex crowns compared to zirconia and stainless steel crowns. Methods: In this comparative study of Bioflx crowns with zirconia and stainless steel crowns, children aged three to seven years old will be selected, and 72 primary teeth requiring crowns will be randomly distributed into three groups, n = 24: Results: Bioflx crown will have better clinical as well as parental satisfaction among zirconia and stainless steel crowns. Conclusions: The Bioflx crown can be used as an alternative economical esthetic full-coronal restoration for primary teeth. Trial registration: CTRI registration number: CTRI/2023/05/052256; Date of registration: May 03, 2023. Protocol version: Two; Date: April 22, 2023.

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CrownsPatient SatisfactionStainless SteelZirconiumChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansMalePediatric DentistryStainless SteelZirconiumzirconium oxideaestheticBioflex crownearly childhood cariessemi-permanent restorationszirconia crown

Identifiers

PMID38911945
PMCPMC11190641

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