The goal of this study is to evaluate the clinical success rate (measured by retention) of endo-crowns fabricated from two hybrid ceramic materials (HC Hard blocks ) versus (Cerasmart) at 6, 12, and 18 months. Secondary Objectives are: 1. To compare the incidence of restoration failures between the two materials 2. To assess marginal adaptation and marginal discoloration over time 3. To evaluate wear of opposing enamel quantitatively 4. To compare surface texture, color match, and luster between materials 5. To determine patient satisfaction with both types of restorations It will be a randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial with 1:1 allocation ratio.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
54
endocrowns made of HC hard blocks or cerasmart blocks to restore endo treated molars
endocrowns made of Cerasmart blocks to restore endo treated molars
Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
Retention
Modified USPHS criteria
Time frame: From cementation of endocrown, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Restoration Failure
Modified USPHS criteria
Time frame: From cementation of endocrown, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Marginal Adaptation
Modified USPHS criteria
Time frame: From cementation of endocrown, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Wear of Opposing Enamel
Digital software (Geomagic)
Time frame: From cementation of endocrown, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Surface Texture
Modified USPHS criteria
Time frame: From cementation of endocrown, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Color Match
Modified USPHS criteria
Time frame: From cementation of endocrown, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Luster of Restoration
Modified USPHS criteria
Time frame: From cementation, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
Patient Satisfaction
VAS (Questionnaire)
Time frame: From cementation, then at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months
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