This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of different cavity designs on the clinical performance of 3D-printed resin composite partial-coverage restorations in vital molars with complex cavities over an 18-month follow-up period.
Despite these material advancements, growing evidence indicates that cavity preparation design exerts a greater influence on the clinical performance of indirect restorations than material selection alone. However, current evidence regarding preparation design is predominantly derived from in vitro studies and remains inadequately validated under clinical conditions, particularly in vital molars. Although recent randomized clinical trials have begun to address this gap, available data remain limited and largely confined to endodontically treated teeth. Therefore, a rigorously designed randomized clinical trial is warranted to evaluate the influence of different cavity preparation designs on the clinical performance of indirect restorations in vital molars.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
50
Cavity preparation design for adhesive restoration
Cavity preparation design for adhesive restoration
Fracture
Modified USPHS Ryge Criteria (Ordinal scoring system)
Time frame: 18 Months
Retention, marginal integrity, marginal discoloration, wear/anatomic form, secondary caries and surface texture
Modified USPHS Ryge Criteria (Ordinal scoring system)
Time frame: 18 Months
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