Cementation Techniques for Single-tooth Implant Crowns
Turkey (Türkiye)10 participantsStarted 2017-10-16
Plain-language summary
Cement retention has been widely used for implant-supported fixed partial dentures in daily dental practice. The cementation approach indeed offers straightforward clinical application protocol which is basically conceptualized for tooth/teeth supported fixed restorations. However, removal of excess cement around implant restorations presents specific difficulties. More importantly, there are certain biological consequences due to residual cement leftover in peri-implant sulcus. There is no evidence based guidance with regards to cementation techniques applied for implant supported fixed restorations due to limited clinical studies. Therefore the aim of this clinical trial is to compare three different cementation technique with regards to removal of excess cement and other clinical subsidiaries (abutment margin, crown surface and contour) involving indirectly as well.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* completed growth and development
* periodontally and dentally healthy conditions
* missing single molar tooth without free-end edentulism
* bone-level standard diameter of a specific implant from one manufacturer
* complication free healing period for osseointegration following straightforward surgical implant placement
* natural dentition or fixed restoration in dental arch
* signing of informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* absolute systemic contraindications for implant surgery (e.g. bone cancer, radiation therapy)
* relative systemic contraindications for implant surgery (e.g. diabetes, steroid therapy)
* risk factors (e.g. smoking, limited mouth opening)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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.
What they're measuring
1
visual assessment of residual cement on crown-abutment complex
Timeframe: 15 minutes
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measurement of residual cement area and distribution