CompletedNot Applicable

Clinical Performance of Short Fiber Reinforced Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Restorations in Cervical Carious Teeth (1y Randomized Clinical Trial)

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

This research proposal is introduced to clinically test short fiber reinforced glass ionomer material from GC Europe due to gap of knowledge present in this area. It is characterized by higher flexural strength compared to resin modified glass ionomer (RMGIC). Additionally, the short fibers provided effective toughening of the RMGIC matrix by a fiber bridging mechanism.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 38 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with untreated cervical carious lesions * Patients with normal occlusion * Vital teeth with carious cervical lesion with asymptomatic vital pulp. * Teeth with no or minimum mobility. * Teeth with normal occlusion. * Teeth with surrounding healthy gingiva and supporting-structures. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unable to return for recall appointments * Presence of abnormal oral, medical or mental conditions. * Patients with severe medical diseases. * Patients with xerostomia * Patients with parafunctional habits. * Teeth with signs and symptoms of irreversible pulpitis or pulp necrosis. * Severe periodontal problems. * Non carious cervical lesions.

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?

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What they're measuring

Change in Marginal integrity score

Timeframe: [Time Frame: Baseline, 6 months, 12 months]

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06185881

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-04-01

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