Minimal Invasive Rehabilitation of Tooth Loss in the Anterior Segment (NCT01997827) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Minimal Invasive Rehabilitation of Tooth Loss in the Anterior Segment
Stopped: Lack of Participants
Germany0Started 2013-10
Plain-language summary
Tooth loss can be addressed by different rehabilitative strategies. Implant-supported crowns and conventional bridges (fixed dental prostheses \[FDPs\]) are well established treatment alternatives. Implant therapy is sometimes impossible, however, because of patient-related risk factors or economic issues. In such cases therapy with an FDP requires extensive removal of tooth structure to provide enough space for the restoration and to ensure mechanical retention if the abutment teeth are sound. Alternatives for rehabilitation requiring minor or no preparation of the anchoring teeth are desirable. Resin-bonded bridges meet this demand for minimal invasiveness and have been used clinically successfully. Sometimes, however, patients choose a conventional FDP over a resin-bonded one (RBFDP) for esthetic reasons since the adhesive wings, which are traditionally made of a cobalt-chromium alloy, might be exposed while speaking or smiling or account for a colour change of the abutment teeth. Such patients profit from an all-ceramic RBFDP. Today, the clinical performance of metal-based and all-ceramic RBFDPs has not yet been evaluated under randomized controlled conditions. The aim of this pilot study is to calculate the sample size that allows us to accept the hypothesis that metal- and all-ceramic RBFDPs are similar regarding their clinical performance with adequate statistical power.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* missing central or lateral incisor
* regular patient of the department of prosthodontics of the university hospital of heidelberg
* willingness to return for recall examinations on a regular basis
* written informed consent
* abutment teeth are vital or sufficiently endodontically treated
* abutment teeth are periodontally stable
* abutment teeth have only little or no defects of the hardsubstances
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding
* medically compromised condition not allowing for standard dental treatment
* Patient is not able to give written informed consent
* alcohol or drug abuse
* positive bruxism and parafunctions questionaire
* Bite-Strip \> 2
* Attrition Score \> 3
* deep bite (Angle class II/2)
* abutment tooth height \< 4mm
* untreated symptomatic periodontal or endodontic lesions
* abutment tooth mobility \> grade I
* known allergies to materials used in this study
* poor dental hygiene
* planned change of residency
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.