Aesthetic Restorations in Deciduous Anterior Teeth

Aesthetic Restorations in Deciduous Anterior Teeth - Study Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial

This study proposes to conduct a randomized clinical trial (RCT), composed of a sample of 194 deciduous central and lateral incisors with active cavitated lesions, simplified ICDAS C+ score, with involvement of more than two surfaces. This sample will be divided into two experimental groups, both with selective removal of carious tissue: a group in which conventional restoration will be performed using opaque resins; and another group with monochromatic resin with chameleon effect and polyvinyl crowns.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children ranging in age from 12 to 60 months with at least one active cavitated caries lesion involving more than 2 surfaces (C+ score) in deciduous upper incisors will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with special needs, with general health conditions that may affect the oral cavity, whose guardians do not sign the Inform Consent Form will be excluded. In addition, teeth with pulp exposure, spontaneous pain, mobility, presence of swelling or fistula near the tooth and teeth with previous restorations; less than 2/3 of root (radiographically assessed), teeth without an antagonist, teeth with previous restorations and children with bruxism and/or deep bite.