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Clinical Evaluation of Resin Matrix Ceramic Posterior Crowns

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Dental Materials
Interventions
Procedure: Metal-ceramic
Procedure: Resin-matrix
Procedure: Monolithic zirconia
Registration Number
NCT05707780
Lead Sponsor
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Brief Summary

The objectives of the present prospective randomized clinical study are to evaluate and to compare the survival and success rates, possible biological and technical complications, and the clinical performance of metal-ceramic, monolithic zirconia and resin-matrix posterior crowns.

The null hypothesis is that no differences would be found between the parameters studied for each type of restoration.

Detailed Description

A total of 60 patients, in whom the placement of a crown in the posterior region of the maxilla or mandible was indicated, will be included in the study. The patients will be recruited from the Master of Buccofacial Prostheses and Occlusion (School of Dentistry; University Complutense of Madrid). Prior to treatment, patients will be informed regarding the aims of the study, the clinical procedure, the materials used, the risks and benefits of ceramic restorations and the alternatives to the proposed treatment. All the patients will be provided with a written informed consent for the inclusion in this study, Ninety posterior crowns will be produced and assigned in parallel and randomly to either resin-matrix ceramic, zirconia or metal-ceramic restorations. Three experienced prosthodontists will treat the patients. Abutment preparation will be performed in a standardized manner: circumferentially chamfer (1 mm in width), axial reduction of 1 mm, and an occlusal reduction of 1.5 to 2 mm. The tapering angle between the axial walls will be approximately 10- to 12- degrees. Full-arch digital impressions will be taken using an Intraoral Scanner. The restorations will be cemented with a resin cement. The restorations will be examined at one week (baseline), 1, 2, and 3 years, by two researchers who were not involved in the restorative treatment

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
90
Inclusion Criteria
  • One posterior tooth (molar or premolar) to be crowned,
  • Vital abutments or abutments with sufficient endodontic treatment
  • Abutment not crowned previously
  • Periodontally healthy abutments with no signs of bone resorption or periapical disease --
  • Adequate occlusogingival height
  • Stable occlusion, and the presence of natural dentition in the antagonist arch.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who present reduced crown length (less than 3 mm occlusogingival height
  • Poor oral hygiene, high caries activity, active periodontal disease or bruxism.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Metal-ceramicMetal-ceramicTo assess the survival and clinical performance of metal-ceramic posterior crows in a complete digital flow
Resin-matrix ceramicResin-matrixTo assess the survival and clinical performance of resin-matrix posterior crows in a complete digital flow
Monolithic zirconiaMonolithic zirconiaTo assess the survival and clinical performance of monolithic zirconia posterior crows in a complete digital flow
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Survival and success rates3 years

Survival and success rates with Kaplan Meier method

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of restorations at 1 year1 year

The restorations will be assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system, for the surface and color, anatomic form, and margin integrity.

Plaque Index (PI) at 2 years2 years

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Quality of restorations at 3 years3 years

The restorations will be assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system, for the surface and color, anatomic form, and margin integrity.

Plaque Index (PI) at 1 year1 year

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Probing depth at 1 year1 year

Probing depth of the abutment and control tooth. A score of 0 to 4 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Margin stability at 3 years3 years

To assess the gingival margin stability of the abutment and control tooth throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Quality of restorations at baselineBaseline

The restorations will be assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system, for the surface and color, anatomic form, and margin integrity.

Plaque Index (PI) at baselineBaseline

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Probing depth at 3 years3 years

Probing depth of the abutment and control tooth. A score of 0 to 4 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Quality of restorations at 2 years2 years

The restorations will be assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system, for the surface and color, anatomic form, and margin integrity.

Gingival Index (GI) at 1 year1 year

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Gingival Index (GI) at 2 years2 years

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Probing depth at 2 years2 years

Probing depth of the abutment and control tooth. A score of 0 to 4 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Patient satisfaction at 3 years3 years

Subjective patient satisfaction using Visual analogue scale (VAS) ranged from 0 (worst possile result) to 10 (best possible result)

Probing depth at baselineBaseline

Probing depth of the abutment and control tooth. A score of 0 to 4 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Plaque Index (PI) at 3 years3 years

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Gingival Index (GI) at baselineBaseline

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Gingival Index (GI) at 3 years3 years

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control tooth will be assessed. A score of 0 to 3 will be assigned. Higher score will mean a worse outcome

Margin stability at baselineBaseline

To assess the gingival margin stability of the abutment and control tooth throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Margin stability at 1 year1 year

To assess the gingival margin stability of the abutment and control tooth throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Margin stability at 2 years2 years

To assess the gingival margin stability of the abutment and control tooth throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Odontology

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Madrid, Spain

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