CompletedPhase 1

Effect of Provisional-Crown Surface Coating on Biofilm Formation

Israel1 participantsStarted 2006-09

Plain-language summary

Auto polymerizing poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA), and light initiated resin modified PMMAs, are commonly used for fabricating provisional restorations (PRs) during prosthetic treatment 1. Biofilm accumulated on these PRs may cause caries and inflammation of the surrounding tissue, tempering the outcome of the final restoration 2. Plaque adherence to temporary restorations was significantly increased compared with the untreated reference teeth 3. Biologic and physical properties of the various materials used as PRs were studied extensively 4-8 whereas their interaction with bacterial biofilm in vivo and ex vivo is less characterized. One improvement in provisional restorative materials is the use of liquid polish. It is claimed that these materials gives a high luster finish to provisional bis-acryl restorations and processed acrylic appliances, reduces or eliminates costly and time consuming polishing steps and can be used on all types of direct and indirect restorations and appliances.The effect of liquid polish coating or resin bonding coating on biofilm formation on PRs was not reported.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient in need for PMAA provisional crowns Exclusion Criteria: * Patient took antibiotics three months prior to experiment

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

surface coating with reduced biofilm formation demonstrated by confocal scanning laser microscope and scanning electron microscope

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00254345

SponsorHadassah Medical Organization

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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