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Clinical Evaluation of Monolithic Zirconia Crowns

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Dental Materials
Interventions
Procedure: Metal-ceramic
Procedure: Monolithic zirconia
Registration Number
NCT04943315
Lead Sponsor
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Brief Summary

The objectives of the present study are to compare the survival rates and possible biological and technical complications of metal-ceramic, and monolithic third-generation zirconia posterior crowns. The null hypothesis is that no differences would be found between the parameters studied for each type of restoration.

Detailed Description

Seventy patients requiring at least one crown in the posterior region of the maxilla or mandible were included in this study. All subjects were recruited from the Master in Buccofacial Prostheses and Occlusion (Faculty of Odontology, University Complutense of Madrid, Spain). Before treatment, patients were informed of the study objectives, clinical procedures, materials used, advantages and possible risks of the ceramic material, and other therapeutic alternatives. Prior to the study, participants were asked to provide written informed consent. Seventy posterior crowns were produced and allocated in parallel and randomly to either monolithic third-generation zirconia, or metal-ceramic (MC) restorations. The clinical procedures were performed by two experienced clinicians. All participants received oral hygiene instructions and a professional tooth cleaning prior to prosthetic treatment. The abutment teeth were prepared with a 0.8- to 1-mm-wide circumferential chamfer, an axial reduction of 1 mm and an occlusal reduction of 1- to 2.0-mm. A 10- to 15- degree angle of convergence was achieved for the axial walls. Tooth preparations were scanned with an intraoral scanner and the crowns were designed using specific software. The restorations were then cemented using a resin self-adhesive cement. After cementation, occlusal contacts were evaluated, and the adjusted surfaces were polished using a porcelain polishing kit. The 70 crowns were examined at 1week (baseline),1, 2 and 3 years by 2 researchers who were not involved in the restorative treatment.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria
  • One posterior tooth (molar or premolar) to be crowned
  • Vital abutment or abutment with an adequate endodontic treatment
  • Abutment not crowned previously
  • Periodontally healthy abutment with no signs of bone resorption or periapical disease.
  • Adequate occlusogingival height ≥ 4 mm.
  • Stable occlusion and the presence of natural antagonist tooth.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who present reduced crown length (less than 4 mm occlusogingival height).
  • Poor oral hygiene, high caries activity, or active periodontal disease

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Metal-ceramicMetal-ceramicTo assess the clinical performance and survival of posterior metal-ceramic crowns
Monolithic zirconiaMonolithic zirconiaTo assess the clinical performance and survival of posterior monolithic zirconia crowns
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Margin stability at 1 year1 year

To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Quality of restorations at 1 year1 year

The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's (CDA) assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement).

Quality of restorations at 2 years2 years

The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's (CDA) assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement).

Plaque Index (PI) at 1 year1 year

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Patient satisfaction at 3 years3 years

Subjective patient satisfaction using Visual analogue scale (VAS) ranged from 0 (worst possible result) to10 (best possible result). The items analyzed were: esthetics, function, comfort, overall satisfaction

Gingival Index (GI) at 1 year1 year

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Margin stability at baselineBaseline

To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Quality of restorations at baselineBaseline

The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's (CDA) assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement).

Probing depth at 1 year1 year

Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome

Margin stability at 2 years2 years

To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Quality of restorations at 3 years3 years

The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's (CDA) assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement).

Plaque Index (PI) at 2 years2 years

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Plaque Index (PI) at 3 years3 years

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Gingival Index (GI) at baselineBaseline

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Gingival Index (GI) at 2 years2 years

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Probing depth at baselineBaseline

Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome

Plaque Index (PI) at baselinebaseline

Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Gingival Index (GI) at 3 years3 years

Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome.

Probing depth at 2 years2 years

Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome

Margin stability at 3 years3 years

To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival)

Probing depth at 3 years3 years

Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Odontology

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Madrid, Spain

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