CompletedNot Applicable

Bioactive Glass Air-abrasion and Non-carious Cervical Lesions

Syria15 participantsStarted 2018-10-01

Plain-language summary

Evaluating the clinical behavior of composite restorations in NCCLs when the surface is pre-conditioned using bioactive glass air-abrasion has not been reported in the dental literature. This double-blinded randomised clinical trial evaluated the effect of surface pre-conditioning with bioactive air-abrasion on the performance of composite restorations in NCCLs placed using etch\&rinse and self-etch adhesive systems.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be at least 19 years old, be in good general and oral health and be available for follow-up visits * NCCLs inclusion criteria are; at least 1 mm deep, involving enamel and dentin of vital teeth. Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic therapeutic drug history, rampant uncontrolled caries, periodontal disease, pregnancy or lactation, orthodontic appliance use, evidence of xerostomia, evidence of severe bruxing, clenching or TMD, and known sensitivity to acrylates or related materials. * NCCLs exclusion criteria are; teeth with periapical pathology, symptoms of pulpal pathology, non-vital or previous root canal therapy, previous pulp capping and tooth hypersensitivity

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

Change in Restoration Retention Rate and Integrity

Timeframe: Baseline (one week after restoration placement), Change from Baseline rate of retention at 3 months, Change from Baseline rate of retention at 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04578717

SponsorDamascus University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-08-01

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