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NCT04693949 Effect of Nano-structured Alumina Coating on the Bond Strength of Zirconia Resin-bonded Fixed Dental Prostheses

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NCT ID NCT04693949
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
Condition Missing Incisors
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 80 participants
Start Date 2018-01-03
Primary Completion 2027-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
NACAPA

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2018-01-03 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcome of resin-bonded fixed dental prostheses (RBFDPs) pretreated with nanostructured alumina coating (NAC). The study adopts a prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind design contrasting the use of NAC to air-borne particle abrasion (APA) (control) as a surface pretreatment method of zirconia RBFDPs used for replacing missing central or lateral incisors. The primary outcome evaluated is the retention/survival of the zirconia RBFDPs pretreated with APA and NAC.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Patients with missing central or lateral incisor Exclusion Criteria: 1. inadequate edentulous space for the pontic 2. signs of bruxism 3. abutment tooth with active periodontal or periapical disease 4. inadequate enamel bonding surface of the abutment tooth 5. inadequate interocclusal space for a retainer wing and a proximal connector 6. pontic guidance 7. physical or psychological disease likely to interfere with normal conduct of the study

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Tine Malgaj, DMD

✉ tine.malgaj@mf.uni-lj.si

📞 +386 31 410140

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04693949 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Missing Incisors. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04693949 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04693949 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at tine.malgaj@mf.uni-lj.si for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04693949 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04693949 clinical trial?

NCT04693949 is sponsored by University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.

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