Long-Term Periodontal Tissue Changes Associated With Metal-Ceramic Crowns: An 8-Year Split-Mouth … (NCT07500636) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Long-Term Periodontal Tissue Changes Associated With Metal-Ceramic Crowns: An 8-Year Split-Mouth Study
32 participantsStarted 2015-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to to evaluate the periodontal condition around metal-ceramic crown. The main question to be answered is: whether the metal-ceramic crown is the cause of gum changes? The study offers to involve patients who receive single metal-ceramic crown and have kept the same tooth intact on the other side of the mouth.
The condition of the gums around the crown will be compared with the corresponding natural teeth on the oposite side of the mouth. Clinical parameters such as plaque accumulation, bleeding on probing, periodontal pocket depth and gingival recession will be evaluated. All procedures are part of routine dental examination.
Participants:
will be invited for gingival examination 3 months after receiving the metal-ceramic crown, will receive a routine hygiene instruction, will be invited for gingival re-examination after 8 years.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a tooth-based metal-ceramic crown intended.
* Patients with a good general state of health, i.e. do not suffer from chronic uncontrolled general illnesses (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, oncological diseases).
* Patients who have corresponding natural tooth on opposite side without a fixed dental prosthesis (crown, bridge).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy.
* With local inflammation and diseases of the oral mucosa.
* With removable prostheses in both jaws.
* Smokers (\>20 cigarettes per day).
* With an extraction wound next to an exposed tooth.
* With neurological or psychiatric problems that affect hygiene.
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.