3D-Printed teeth: a cheaper alternative to zirconia crowns?
NCT ID NCT07522671
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether 3D-printed resin crowns and bridges work as well as traditional milled zirconia ones for people with dental implants. Sixty adults who need one or two implant-supported restorations in the lower front jaw will receive either a 3D-printed resin or a zirconia restoration. Researchers will track how long each restoration lasts, any complications, gum health, bone changes, and patient satisfaction over one year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D-printed resin dental restoration (CROWNTEC)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more affordable and faster way to make dental crowns and bridges for implant patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants and a short 12-month follow-up. The 3D-printed resin may not be as durable as zirconia in the long run.
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Study facts
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- 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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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants must meet all of the following: * Age ≥18 years. * Have one or two osseointegrated dental implants requiring prosthetic restoration. * Demonstrate stable peri-implant tissues with no signs of inflammation or implant mobility. * Maintain good oral hygiene and controlled periodontal status. * Require either: * A single implant-supported crown, or * A short-span (maximum 3-unit) implant-supported fixed partial denture (FPD) supported by two implants in the mandibular anterior region. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants are excluded if they have any of the following: * Severe parafunctional habits (e.g., bruxism). * Uncontrolled systemic diseases affecting bone metabolism or healing. * Peri-implantitis or compromised implant stability. * Requirement for cantilever prostheses or long-span restorations, or FPDs in areas other than the mandibular anterior region.
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Locations
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Mohammed Elsawy
RECRUITINGShibīn al Kawm, 2266166, Egypt
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