Comparing hall technique vs. art for baby tooth cavities
This study compares two ways to treat cavities in baby molars: the Hall technique (placing a cap without drilling) and ART (filling the cavity with special material). It aims to see which method is faster and works better for young children.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 4 and 6 years old.
- Cavity in a baby molar (back tooth) must be in the enamel or dentin layer, with the nerve still healthy.
- Child must be generally healthy and able to cooperate during treatment.
- No signs of nerve damage (like swelling, abscess, or pain that comes on its own).
- No cavity on the root of the tooth.
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