Restorative Treatment of Severe Tooth Wear; Direct vs Indirect

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Dental Restoration Failure; Dental Restoration Wear; Tooth Wear

• Registration Number: NCT04326816
• Lead Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center

Brief Summary

This study compares the survival rates of both direct and indirect resin-based composite restorations in the treatment of severe tooth wear.

Detailed Description

Tooth wear can lead to pain, discomfort and unsatisfying dental attractiveness and when severe, it can compromise the dentition's prognosis. Restorative therapies for treatment of severe tooth wear should be preferably minimally invasive and adhesive.

This study compares two different treatment techniques for severe tooth wear. The first technique is regarded as the 'standard' technique. This is a full rehabilitation using only direct composite restorations (AP-X, Kuraray, Japan).

The second technique comprises a full rehabilitation using both direct and indirect resin composite restorations (Estenia C\&B, Kuraray, Japan). 10 indirect restorations are placed on specific elements i.e. first molars and palatal sides of all maxillary anterior teeth. Other elements are restored conform the direct protocol.

An important benefit for the patients is the rehabilitation of their worn dentitions. Functionality (teeth are less sensitive, improved chewing ability, better occlusal stability, etc) and aesthetics will be improved immediately after finishing the treatment.

Indirect techniques have the advantage of a superior control over form of restorations.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-11
• Study First Submitted: 2020-03-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-03-27
• Study First Posted: 2020-03-30
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Primary Completion: 2021-03
• Study Completion: 2021-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-16
• Last Update Posted: 2021-03-18

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients age of at least 18 years old.
• Generalized moderate to severe tooth wear (Tooth Wear Index (TWI) ≥ 2) with a patient demand for treatment (Smith 1984)
• Full dental arches, but one diastema due to one missing tooth in the posterior area was allowed.
• An estimated need for increase of vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) of ≥3mm at the location of the first molars.

Exclusion Criteria

• Limited mouth opening (<3.5cm).
• (History of) Temporomandibular dysfunction, periodontitis, deep caries lesions or multiple endodontic problems.
• Local or systemic conditions that would contra-indicate dental procedures.

Patients with specific individual risk factors, such as parafunctional habits of grinding/clenching or patients with GORD (Gastro Oesophageal Reflex Disease), were not excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Failure level 2	Failures 3 years after placement	Number of repaired direct and indirect restorations in the treatment. The higher the number the worse the outcome.
Failure level 3	Failures 3 years after placement	Number of refurbished direct and indirect restorations in the treatment due to material chippings. The higher the number the worse the outcome.
Failure level 1	Failures 3 years after placement	Number of replaced direct and indirect restorations in the treatment. The higher the number the worse the outcome.