3D printing takes on tooth repair: can it beat milled restorations?
NCT ID NCT07378982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether 3D-printed ceramic-filled resin overlays work as well as milled composite overlays for fixing badly damaged back teeth that have had root canal treatment. About 32 adults will receive one of the two types of overlays and be followed for 18 months to check for fractures or other issues. The goal is to see if the newer 3D-printing method can offer a more affordable and precise option without sacrificing durability.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 32 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Oct 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 60 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: For Participants: * Age: 18-60 years. * Males or females. * Participants with endodontically treated molar teeth. Lower molars indicated for onlay (one or two missing cusps) * Patients with at least 20 teeth under occlusion. * Good oral hygiene. * Co-operative patients approving to participate in the trial. * Have sufficient cognitive ability to understand consent procedures. For Teeth: Badly destructed endodontically treated molars teeth indicated for cuspal total cuspal coverage (Overlay restoration) * No signs or symptoms after endodontic treatment. * No signs of clinical mobility. * Teeth with healthy periodontium. Exclusion Criteria: For Participants: * Participants with parafunctional habits or bruxism. * Participants with systemic diseases or disabilities that may affect participation. * Heavy smoking. * Pregnancy. * Lack of compliance. * Severe or active periodontal disease. * Cognitive impairment for teeth: * Periapical pathosis indicating failure in endodontic treatment. * Vital teeth. * Signs of pathological wear. * Severe periodontal affection or tooth indicated for extraction. * Signs of Vertical root fracture.
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Locations
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Outpatient Clinic, Conservative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11553, Egypt
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