New tooth veneer material tested against gold standard in tiny trial
NCT ID NCT07113873
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two types of ceramic veneers—ultra-translucent zirconia and lithium disilicate—in 10 adults aged 18–50. The goal is to see which one looks better, lasts longer, and makes patients happier. Participants must have healthy gums and teeth needing veneers for gaps, discoloration, or shape issues. Results will help dentists choose the best material for front-tooth restorations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dental veneer (ultra-translucent monolithic multi-layered zirconia or lithium disilicate ceramic)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that ultra-translucent zirconia veneers are a good alternative to standard lithium disilicate veneers for fixing tooth color, shape, or gaps.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 10 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Bonding zirconia to teeth can be tricky, and long-term durability is still unknown.
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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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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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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18 to 50 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: 1- Age between 18 and 50 years. 2. Absence of abnormal functional habits such as bruxism. 3. Good condition of gingival and periodontal tissues. 4. Good oral health. 5. A clear indication for patients for treatment with ceramic laminate veneers: Presence of diastema, moderate discolored dental restorations, slight modification of color in the discolored teeth, and modification of shape and sizes of the teeth. 6\. Patient commitment for attending follow up session Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age under 18 years 2. Bad oral hygiene 3. Dysfunctional habits and bruxism 4. Periodontal diseases 5. High risk of caries 6. Inadequate enamel for bonding 7. Extreme staining and color change in tooth -
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt