The aims of this clinical study are:
To evaluate the clinical performance between indirect composite and ceramic laminate veneers:
Main interests are:
* colour stability of the restoration (digital measurement in follow up)
* failure mode of the restoration
* wear of the restoration and antagonist
Hypothesis:
* The colour stability of indirect composite restorations will not be different from the ceramic restorations.
* The indirect composite restorations will not be more prone to failure than the ceramic restorations.
* Antagonist wear and restorative material wear will be similar for both ceramic and composite.
Material and Methods The laminates will be fabricated according to a specified protocol. In order to avoid possible noticeable differences in case of distinct levels of possible discoloration, a modified split mouth design is employed where the central incisors and the symmetric other teeth receive the same type of restoration. Randomization is based on the paired teeth and it is performed using the flip of a coin for the choice of material. Evaluation will be performed at baseline and at follow-up visits annually up to 2 years.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. The veneers will be placed on central incisors, lateral incisors, canines in the maxilla. Indications will involve replacing worn, discoloured composite restorations and existing veneers, or correcting discoloured, malformed and/or misaligned teeth.
. An indication for closure of the open space (diastema)
. No obvious untreated caries, dental health problems (regularly checked by a dentist).
. No untreated periodontal disease (allowed are DPSI 1, 2, 3-)
. Good or moderate oral hygiene (plaque score of less than 30% in anterior region before treatment).
. Endodontic treatment with good outcome (root canal densely filled with gutta-percha 0.5-1.5 mm from apex) with only a restoration on palatinal side.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.