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Dental crowns under the microscope: what happens after years of wear?

NCT ID NCT07828509

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Riga Stradins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 18, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Summary

Researchers at Riga Stradins University are studying how metal-ceramic dental crowns hold up over time. They will review dental records to find adults with at least one such crown, then invite them for a clinical exam. The team will check the crowns for chipping, wear, fit, color match, and decay, and assess the health of the gums and supporting tissues. Participants also fill out a questionnaire about their oral habits and satisfaction with the crowns.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study identifies which crown problems appear most often over time, dentists could use that information to refine crown design, materials, or follow-up schedules.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study of 79 people at one university, so its findings may not apply to all dental practices or crown types. It cannot prove what causes complications, only describe patterns.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 79 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population consists of adult patients who received metal-ceramic crowns and were identified through a review of dental records according to predefined eligibility criteria. Eligible patients were invited to participate in a clinical examination and questionnaire assessment.

Ages

20 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients with at least one metal-ceramic single crown meeting the predefined study criteria. * ability and willingness to participate in the clinical examination and complete the questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * teeth serving as abutments for fixed partial prostheses (FPPs) * teeth as abutments for removable partial dentures (RPDs)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rīga Stradiņš University Institute of Stomatology

    Riga, LV 1007, Latvia

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