Prospective Evaluation of Onlay Restorations Produced by Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing in Vital Posterior Teeth: A Split-Mouth
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 29
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Functional Properties of Onlay Restorations
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether onlay restorations produced by additive manufacturing [three-dimensional (3D) printing] and subtractive manufacturing [Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) milling] perform equally well in vital posterior teeth. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Do 3D printed onlay restorations show similar marginal adaptation and clinical performance compared to CAD/CAM milled onlays?
- Are there any differences in biological compatibility, surface properties, or postoperative sensitivity between the two techniques over time? Researchers will compare onlay restorations fabricated with 3D printing and CAD/CAM milling using a split-mouth study design.
Participants will:
- Receive one onlay restoration produced by 3D printing and another produced by CAD/CAM milling, placed on opposite sides of the mouth
- Have checkups at baseline (1st week), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months after treatment
- Be evaluated using the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) criteria for marginal adaptation, surface quality, anatomical form, and biological compatibility
详细描述
This prospective, randomized, split-mouth clinical trial is designed to evaluate the clinical performance of onlay restorations fabricated by two different digital manufacturing techniques-additive manufacturing (3D printing) and subtractive manufacturing (CAD/CAM milling)-in vital posterior teeth.
Each participant will receive two onlay restorations: one produced by CAD/CAM milling using hybrid ceramic blocks (GC Cerasmart 270) and one produced by 3D printing with a biocompatible permanent resin (Bego VarseoSmile TriniQ). The restorations will be placed in contralateral posterior teeth, allowing direct intra-individual comparison under identical oral conditions. Randomization will determine which tooth receives which manufacturing method.
The primary outcome of the study is marginal adaptation, assessed according to the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) World Dental Federation criteria. Secondary outcomes include surface quality, anatomical form, functional stability, postoperative sensitivity, color match, and biological compatibility. Clinical evaluations will be performed at baseline (1 week) and at 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months.
To minimize bias, participants and clinical evaluators will remain blinded to the type of restoration applied. Calibration sessions will be conducted for all evaluators to ensure consistency and reliability of outcome assessment. An independent statistician, blinded to group allocation, will perform the statistical analyses.
A total of 29 participants are expected to be enrolled, based on power analysis using G*Power software, which indicated that this sample size provides 85% power with a 95% confidence level. Inclusion criteria consist of adults aged 18-84 with vital posterior teeth requiring onlay restorations, without systemic disease or active periodontal pathology. Teeth with pulp vitality confirmed by thermal or electrical testing and with moderate structural loss suitable for onlay restorations will be included. Exclusion criteria include teeth with previous endodontic treatment, advanced periodontal disease, or a history of full-coverage prosthetic restoration.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Double (Participant, Outcomes Assessor)
盲法说明
This is a double-blind clinical trial. Participants and outcome assessors are blinded to the allocation of onlay restorations fabricated by additive or subtractive manufacturing. The care provider performing the intervention cannot be blinded due to the nature of the manufacturing process.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 84 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Participant-Level Criteria
- •Adults aged 18-84 years
- •No active periodontal disease (probing depth ≤ 3 mm, no clinical attachment loss)
- •No parafunctional habits such as bruxism, clenching, or foreign object chewing
- •Willingness to attend regular follow-up visits during the study period
- •Adequate oral hygiene status
- •No history of systemic disease or medically stable condition if present
- •No history of similar restorative procedures involving the target teeth Tooth-Level Criteria
- •Vital posterior teeth (premolars or molars) confirmed by thermal or electric pulp testing; teeth requiring endodontic treatment or with necrosis will be excluded
- •Permanent posterior teeth located in functional occlusion (premolar or molar region)
- •Teeth with moderate structural loss suitable for onlay restorations, including mesio-occlusal (MO), disto-occlusal (DO), or mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities with partial crown loss but sufficient remaining tooth structure not requiring full coverage
- •Periodontally healthy teeth with no mobility, no clinical attachment loss, and probing depth ≤ 3 mm
- •Teeth that can be matched in contralateral quadrants to allow split-mouth design (structurally and clinically comparable teeth)
- •Teeth free from cracks, fractures, or internal resorption; supporting tissues without structural defects that may compromise restoration success
- •Teeth with clearly defined preparation margins located in enamel or sound dentin; subgingival margins extending deep into the sulcus will not be included
- •Teeth without previous extensive prosthetic restorations (crowns, inlays/onlays, or implant-supported restorations)
- •Opposing natural teeth in stable occlusal contact with the restored tooth
排除标准
- •Teeth with pulp necrosis or a history of endodontic treatment (previous root canal therapy or non-vital teeth)
- •Teeth with excessive tissue loss requiring full crown coverage and unsuitable for onlay restoration
- •Teeth presenting with cracks, fractures, internal or external resorption, or structural defects compromising prognosis
- •Advanced periodontal disease, including clinical attachment loss, furcation involvement, mobility, or probing depth > 3 mm
- •Teeth with subgingival cavity margins extending deep into the gingival sulcus, increasing periodontal risk
- •Teeth with a history of fixed prosthetic restorations (previous crowns, inlays/onlays, or bridge restorations)
- •Teeth lacking proximal contacts due to adjacent tooth absence, leading to compromised contact stability and occlusal load distribution
- •Teeth in regions with orthodontic appliances or fixed retainers that may interfere with restorative procedures or evaluation
- •Opposing teeth absent or lacking stable occlusal contact with the restoration site
- •Patients with systemic diseases contraindicate elective dental treatment (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immunocompromised status)
- •Pregnant or breastfeeding women
- •Patients unable or unwilling to attend scheduled follow-up visits [baseline (1 week), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months]
研究组 & 干预措施
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) Onlay Restorations
Onlay restorations will be fabricated using additive manufacturing technology (3D printing) with a biocompatible permanent resin (Bego VarseoSmile TriniQ). Restorations will be designed based on digital intraoral scans and placed in vital posterior teeth. Clinical evaluations will be performed at baseline (1 week), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months according to FDI criteria.
干预措施: 3D Printed Onlay Restoration (Device)
Subtractive Manufacturing (CAD/CAM Milling) Onlay Restorations
Onlay restorations will be fabricated using subtractive manufacturing technology (CAD/CAM milling) with hybrid ceramic blocks (GC Cerasmart 270). Restorations will be designed based on digital intraoral scans and placed in vital posterior teeth. Clinical evaluations will be performed at (1 week), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months according to FDI criteria.
干预措施: CAD/CAM Onlay Restoration (Device)
结局指标
主要结局
Functional Properties of Onlay Restorations
时间窗: Baseline (1 week), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months after restoration placement
Functional performance of onlay restorations, including marginal adaptation, fracture and retention of the material, proximal contact point, anatomical form, occlusion, and wear, will be assessed using the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) criteria. Restorations will be scored as clinically excellent, clinically good, clinically sufficient/satisfactory, or clinically poor/unacceptable. The proportion of restorations receiving clinically acceptable scores (scores 1-3) will be recorded.
次要结局
- Esthetic Properties of Onlay Restorations(Baseline (1 week), 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months)
研究者
Ayse Tugba Erturk Avunduk
Associate Professor
Mersin University