Will High-Tech milled temporary crowns outperform traditional ones?

NCT ID NCT07781241

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial is testing whether temporary dental crowns made with modern CAD/CAM milling machines stay more color-stable and cause less tooth sensitivity than those made the traditional way. Adults needing fixed dental work will receive one of three temporary crown materials: two milled types or a conventional resin. Researchers will measure color changes and tooth sensitivity over three months to see which approach offers the best patient experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
CAD/CAM-milled provisional restorations (VITA CAD-Temp and Telio CAD) and conventionally fabricated bis-acryl composite resin (Protemp 4)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help dentists choose materials that keep temporary crowns looking natural and minimize tooth discomfort during treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study (45 people, 3 months), so results may not apply to all patients or longer-lasting restorations. Individual differences in oral health could also affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Jun 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 to 70 years Requiring fixed prosthodontic treatment Presence of a vital tooth without previous endodontic treatment Good oral hygiene Non-smoker No uncontrolled parafunctional habits - Exclusion Criteria: High caries risk Generalized gingival inflammation Periodontitis Poor oral hygiene Severe spontaneous dental pain Pregnancy Oncologic disorders Psychiatric disorders \-

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gaziantep University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics

    Gaziantep, Gaziantep, 27310, Turkey (Türkiye)