About this trial
This study explores an alternative approach using a pre-heated restorative resin composite as a luting material of partial coverage restorations on upper and lower posterior teeth. It will follow a split-mouth design with 60 participants selected based on strict criteria. Assessment at 6 months and 1 year post-delivery utilizes a modified model of USPHS criteria, evaluating retention, color match, marginal discoloration, secondary caries, anatomical form, marginal adaptation, and surface roughness.
The null hypothesis:
The use of preheated resin composite for cementing partial coverage restoration will not result in significantly superior clinical performance when compared to that after using dual-cure resin cement.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Consenting participants.
Individuals aged 18 years and above with no systemic diseases that will affect their participation.
Teeth of healthy periodontium.
Teeth to be restored in normal occlusion with natural antagonist and adjacent teeth.
Disqualifiers
Heavy occlusal contacts or signs of bruxism.
Profound, chronic periodontitis
Poor oral hygiene.
Sustained dentin hypersensitivity.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- IPS Empress Direct
- Bisco Duo-Link Universal