3D-Printed veneers face off against prefabricated ones in dental beauty trial
NCT ID NCT07691658
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two types of tooth veneers—prefabricated ones and custom 3D-printed ones—to see which gives a better color match and stays looking good longer. Forty adults who need cosmetic work on their front teeth will get one type of veneer, and dentists will check the color and appearance over two years. The goal is to find out which method works best for brightening smiles.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Composite resin veneers (prefabricated and 3D-printed)
- What this could lead to
- If one type of veneer proves more color-stable and durable, it could offer a better option for people wanting to improve the look of their front teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Veneers can chip, stain, or fail over time.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Good oral hygiene and satisfactory periodontal health * Patients requiring esthetic rehabilitation of anterior teeth * Presence of enough enamel for bonding Exclusion Criteria: * Non-vital teeth or teeth requiring endodontic treatment * Severe malocclusion or parafunctional habits (e.g., bruxism or clenching) * Patients with severe intrinsic discoloration requiring alternative treatment
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Restorative Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University
Tanta, Tanta, 31527, Egypt
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