Comparing color stability and surface roughness of different types of dental restorations
Official title: Comparative Assessment of the Color Stability and Surface Roughness of Implant-Supported Provisional Restorations Fabricated by Conventional Technique, Milling and 3D Printing: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Run by Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak · NCT06946693 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which method of making temporary dental implants—traditional techniques, milling, or 3D printing—keeps its color and smoothness the best for patients with missing teeth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rohtak, Haryana) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 18, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 18, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 18, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06946693 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are partially edentulous patients with maintainable oral hygiene and adequate bone quality for implant placement.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with infections at the implant site or conditions that hinder healing may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the color stability and surface roughness of implant-supported provisional restorations made using three different techniques: conventional methods, milling, and 3D printing. Patients with partially edentulous conditions will be screened and selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 36 samples will be prepared, with 12 samples from each fabrication method, and the outcomes will be measured using a spectrophotometer and a profilometer after intraoral use. The study aims to provide insights into the best practices for provisional restorations in dental implants.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients receiving dental implants.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on provisional restorations, this specific comparison of fabrication techniques is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1\. Subjects consented to participate in the study. 2. Subjects with maintainable oral hygiene. 3. Subjects with adequate edentulous space at the prospective implant site. 4. Subjects with availability of adequate quantity and quality of bone. \- Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subject with presence of infection around proposed site of implant placement. 2. Subjects with any condition that would interfere with the soft tissue and bone healing. 3. Subjects in which surgical procedure is contraindicated for any reason. \-
Where it's running
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Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences
Rohtak, Haryana, India Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nalika Moungkhom, Bachelor of Dental Surgery — Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak, Haryana
- Study coordinator: Manu Rathee, Master of Dental Surgery
- Email: ratheemanu@gmail.com
- Phone: +91 9416141376
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.