Evaluating the surface and color stability of 3D printed dental restorations

"Comparative Evaluation of Surface Topography and Color Stability of Implant Supported Provisional Restorations Fabricated Using Two Different 3D Printing Materials in Mandibular Posterior Region: A Randomized Clinical Trial"

NA · Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak · NCT06947070

This study is testing two different 3D printed materials for dental restorations to see which one keeps its color and surface quality better for patients getting temporary implants in their back teeth.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment24 (estimated)
Ages20 Years to 60 Years
SexAll
SponsorPostgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak (other)
Locations1 site (Rohtak, Haryana)
Trial IDNCT06947070 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study aims to compare the surface topography and color stability of implant-supported provisional restorations made from two different biocompatible 3D printed materials in the mandibular posterior region. Patients attending the Department of Prosthodontics at the Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences in Rohtak will be screened and selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A total of 24 samples will be fabricated, with 12 samples from each material group, and evaluated using a profilometer and spectrophotometer after intraoral use. The study is designed as a randomized clinical trial to ensure unbiased results.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include partially edentulous patients with maintainable oral hygiene and adequate bone quality for implant placement.

Not a fit: Patients with infections at the proposed implant site or conditions that hinder healing may not benefit from this study.

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 performed: While there have been studies on 3D printed dental materials, this specific comparative evaluation of surface topography and color stability is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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 reasons.

Where this trial is running

Rohtak, Haryana

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: DENTAL IMPLANTATION, 3D printed provisional restorations

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.