Desensitizers in Reducing Post Tooth Preparation Sensitivity for a Fixed Dental Prosthesis (NCT04512625) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Desensitizers in Reducing Post Tooth Preparation Sensitivity for a Fixed Dental Prosthesis
Saudi Arabia56 participantsStarted 2019-11-28
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of the present study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three kinds of commercially available desensitizing agents: Gluma, Sheildforce plus, and Telio CS desensitizers in reducing the pre- and post-cementation sensitivity for full coverage restorations.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The inclusion criteria were: minimum of one posterior tooth missing and patient in need of fixed dental prosthesis (porcelain fused to metal); abutment teeth with a vital pulp, normal apical periodontal ligament space, no history of hypersensitivity; and previous restorations not involving more than 50% of the coronal tooth surface.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The exclusion criteria were: patients with chronic diseases, gross oral pathology, or those undergoing any kind of medications; subjects with teeth that had extensive restorations, mobility or periodontal diseases; pregnant or lactating women; and individuals participating in any other clinical study.
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.
What they're measuring
1
Pre-cementation sensitivity
Timeframe: First Visit, 3 hours after preparation.
2
Pre-cementation sensitivity
Timeframe: Second Visit, 1 week after tooth preparation.
3
Pre-cementation sensitivity
Timeframe: Third Visit, 1 week after metal try in.