Hall Technique Compared to Orthodontic Band Cementation in Carious Injuries in Deciduous Teeth of Children with Disabilities: Randomized Clinical Trial
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: Aim and background: The aim is to evaluate the longevity of the Hall Technique (HT) compared to orthodontic bands (BOCIV) for treating carious lesions in the deciduous molars of children with disabilities. Materials and methods: = 50. Clinical and radiographic follow-ups were conducted at 6 and 12 months. Kaplan-Meier survival curves and log-rank tests were used to compare the two groups. Cox regression analysis was performed to assess the influence of other variables. Results: After 12 months, 72 teeth were reevaluated. A total of 100 teeth were reevaluated at least once during the study and included in the survival analysis. HT showed superior performance (88% survival) compared to the BOCIV (66% survival). Regarding marginal adaptation, BOCIV showed a higher frequency of subgingival extension, whereas the HT group exhibited better proximal contact preservation. Conclusion: Orthodontic bands cemented with conventional glass ionomer (BOCIV) may be considered an alternative treatment for extensive carious lesions in deciduous molars; however, HT demonstrated superior survival, marginal adaptation, and proximal contact retention. Clinical significance: This study highlights a treatment option for these carious lesions in deciduous molars for children with disabilities. The study was registered in the Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials (REBEC) under the number RBR-825qxqw. How to cite this article: . Hall Technique Compared to Orthodontic Band Cementation in Carious Injuries in Deciduous Teeth of Children with Disabilities: Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(10):1272-1277.
Authors: Ana Cristina Bevilaqua Batista Pedroza, Thais Gimenez, Cristina dos S Resende, Marcelo V de Andrade, Kelly Maria S Moreira, Renata CP de S Carreira, Luís Henrique dos S Nogueira, José Carlos P Imparato
Institutions: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, Universidade de São Paulo
Language: English
Subfield: Orthodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415388445