This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the clinical performance of hybrid ceramic occlusal veneers cemented with two different bonding protocols: a self-adhesive bonding protocol with adhesive enhancement (BeautiLink SA cement with BeautiBond Xtreme adhesive) versus another self-adhesive bonding protocol (RelyX U200 self-adhesive resin cement with 3M UNIVERSAL bond).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
44
occlusal veneers cemented with self adhesive resin cements
Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
RECRUITINGMarginal discoloration
Measuring device: Modified USPHS criteria Alpha: No discoloration on margin Bravo: Discoloration found at margin Charlie: Discoloration with penetration in a pulpal direction
Time frame: 18 months
Retention
Measuring device: Modified USPHS criteria Alpha: retained Charlie: debonded
Time frame: 18 months
Marginal adaptation
Measuring device: Modified USPHS criteria Alpha: explorer does not catch or has one way catch when drawn across restoration/tooth interface Bravo: explorer falls into crevice when drawn across the restoration tooth interface Charlie: Dentin or base exposed along margin
Time frame: 18 months
Postoperative hypersensitivity
Measuring device: Modified USPHS criteria Alpha: Absent Charlie: Present
Time frame: 18 months
Recurrent caries
Measuring device: Modified USPHS criteria Alpha: no evidence of caries at the margin of restoration Charlie: evidence of caries continuous with the margin of restoration
Time frame: 18 months
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