Clinical Assessment of Color Stability and Patient Satisfaction for Polished Versus Glazed Lithiu… (NCT03696641) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Clinical Assessment of Color Stability and Patient Satisfaction for Polished Versus Glazed Lithium Disilicate Glass Ceramic Restorations and Patient Satisfaction
20 participantsStarted 2018-11-01
Plain-language summary
Dental overglaze is consist of colorless glass powder and applied to the fired crown surface to provide a glossy surface,Adjustment procedure break the production of the glaze layer through a natural glaze or overglaze process and create a rough surface, glazing or polishing after adjustment procedures is important to enhance the appearance of the restoration
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 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
. From 18-50 years old, be able to read and sign the informed consent document.
. Physically and psychologically able to tolerate conventional restorative procedures
. have no active periodontal or pulpal diseases, have teeth with good restorations
. Willing to return for follow-up examinations and evaluation
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.
1This trial is comparing polished versus glazed lithium disilicate crowns — can you help me understand which finishing method you currently use for my restoration, and how that might affect the color over time?
2Since this study is specifically measuring color stability, what does that mean in practical terms for me — how noticeable could color changes be over the period they're studying, and would that affect how my crown looks long-term?
3The recruitment status for this trial is listed as unknown — does that mean it may no longer be actively enrolling, and if so, are there other ongoing studies or updated evidence comparing polished and glazed ceramic restorations I should know about?
4Since this is listed as a phase N/A study — meaning it's more of an observational or comparative assessment than a traditional drug trial — what does that tell us about how well-established lithium disilicate crowns already are, and is standard care with either finishing method already considered reliable?
5If color stability and appearance are important to me, are there factors in my specific situation — like diet, oral hygiene habits, or where the crown will be placed — that might make one finishing method a better fit for me than the other?
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.