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In Vivo Assessment of the Tooth-Resin Composite Interface Using Optical Coherence Tomography

In Vivo Assessment of the Tooth-Resin Composite Interface Using Optical Coherence Tomography

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05145322
Enrollment
36
Registered
2021-12-06
Start date
2021-09-23
Completion date
2024-10-16
Last updated
2024-10-28

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Conditions

Cavities of Teeth, Cavity

Keywords

Dental Composite

Brief summary

The aim of the study is to compare the short-term marginal integrity of two preparation techniques for Class I composite restoration using two visual assessment techniques, the FDI World Dental Federation and US Public Health Service assessment criteria. In addition, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be used to assess the marginal integrity of the restoration.

Detailed description

A recent review on clinical studies published on the performance of posterior composite restorations that were recalled at least up to 24-months reported that the overall failure rates for studies conducted between 2006-2016 was 13.13% and the two main reasons for failure in these two decades remained the same, i.e. secondary caries (25.68% - 29.47%) and composite fracture (28.84% - 39.07%). In in vitro studies, secondary caries has been attributed to interfacial gap or marginal defect both of which are consequences of polymerization contraction stresses. However, to date no clinical study has been able to directly establish a link between these stresses (and its consequences) to secondary caries. World Dental Federation (FDI) and United States Public Health Service (USPHS) clinical assessment criteria are the two main systems used to evaluate dental restorations in clinical trials. Both systems are designed to evaluate different properties of a restoration and properties pertaining to marginal integrity has been reported to be the most frequent properties investigated of a resin composite restoration. The grading descriptions for these properties are subjective and the discrimination between grading and between properties (especially between marginal stains and secondary caries) are problematic. Reasons to the lack of such a link is the discriminative deficiency of the clinical visual evaluation systems, the FDI and USPHS assessment criteria, and the ethical dilemma of restoration removal to assess for presence or absence of secondary caries. It has been long acknowledged that an objective clinical measuring tool and new clinical study designs for secondary caries is needed to further the understanding of secondary caries initiation and progression and how these relates to the marginal integrity of dental restorations. This brings forth the need of a sensitive yet clinically applicable assessment method for interfacial debonding and demineralization. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an optical, nondestructive and clinically- applicable technique that uses near infra red-light waves to provide cross-sectional images of structures. It is regarded as a standard-of-care equipment in ophthalmology and its clinical application has recently expanded to cardiology and dermatology. In dentistry, it has been used intra-orally in clinical trials to detect and quantify enamel demineralization and to detect mucosal and submucosal lesions. Optical coherence tomography and has been used to assess the performance of dental adhesives in a 12-month in vivo trial on non-carious cervical lesion. The authors reported that OCT outcome measures detected significant differences between groups while visual assessments did not. Hence supplementing the two visual assessment techniques with OCT outcome measures is expected to increase the sensitivity of short term interfacial debonding and demineralization changes. The aim of the study is to compare the short-term marginal integrity of two preparation techniques for Class I composite restoration using two visual assessment techniques, the FDI World Dental Federation and US Public Health Service assessment criteria. In addition, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) will be used to assess the marginal integrity of the restoration.

Interventions

DEVICEComposite with 90 degree cavosurface angle

Lesion-specific cavity design with 90 degree cavosurface angle throughout the cavity margins will be prepared. The total etch method will be performed, i.e. with a 32% by weight phosphoric acid (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant) on enamel and dentine for 15 seconds. The etchant will be rinsed away and an adhesive (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive) will be applied on dentine with a microbrush for 20 seconds. The adhesive will be light-cured for 10 sec with the Elipar S10 curing light (3M Oral Care). Subsequently the preparation will be restored with a bulkfill resin composite (3M Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative) and cured for 20 seconds.

DEVICEComposite with wide bevel

Lesion-specific cavity design with wide bevel throughout the cavity margins will be prepared. The total etch method will be performed, i.e. with a 32% by weight phosphoric acid (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant) on enamel and dentine for 15 seconds. The etchant will be rinsed away and an adhesive (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive) will be applied on dentine with a microbrush for 20 seconds. The adhesive will be light-cured for 10 sec with the Elipar S10 curing light (3M Oral Care). Subsequently the cavity will be restored in with a pre-warmed (using Bioclear Heatsync Kit) bulkfill resin composite (3M Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative) and cured for 20 seconds.

Sponsors

University of Minnesota
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Good general health * Fair oral hygiene * At least 20 teeth in occlusion * Available for the duration of the study Tooth-level inclusion Criteria: * Participants with occlusal caries lesion/s in permanent posterior dentition except wisdom teeth * Caries lesion can be primary or secondary caries. * Caries lesion is in the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) 4 or 5 category. * The extent of the caries lesion bucco-lingually is likely not to exceed two-thirds of the occlusal table. * The selected tooth must be able to be isolated with either rubber dam or other isolation technique during clinical procedure. * The selected tooth must have an opposing antagonist. * The selected tooth should be periodontally healthy.

Exclusion criteria

\- Signs of bruxism Tooth-level

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative18 months post-operativeThe United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst defect. A) Undetectable. B) Detectable - V-shaped defect in enamel only and catches explorer going both ways. C) Detectable - V-shaped defect to the dentin-enamel junction Outcome will be reported as a single score at 18 months post-operative.
Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative18 months post-operativeThe World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal defect. 1. Harmonious outline, no gaps. 2. Slight ditching, slight step/flashes, minor irregularities. 3. Major irregularities, ditching or flash, steps 4. Larger irregularities or steps (repair necessary) 5. Generalized major gaps or irregularities. Margins were assessed quantitatively as 2 different proportions (100% and \<100%) of the total length of the margin that is of Score 1 quality.
Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineBaselineThe United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst defect. A) Undetectable. B) Detectable - V-shaped defect in enamel only and catches explorer going both ways. C) Detectable - V-shaped defect to the dentin-enamel junction Outcome will be reported as a single score at baseline.
Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up6 months Follow-upThe United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst defect. A) Undetectable. B) Detectable - V-shaped defect in enamel only and catches explorer going both ways. C) Detectable - V-shaped defect to the dentin-enamel junction Outcome will be reported as a single score at 6 months post-operative.
Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineBaselineThe World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal staining. 1. No marginal staining 2. Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing. 3. Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable. 4. Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement 5. Deep marginal staining, not accessible for intervention. Outcome will be reported as a single score at baseline.
Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up6 months Follow-upThe World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal staining. 1. No marginal staining 2. Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing. 3. Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable. 4. Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement 5. Deep marginal staining, not accessible for intervention. Outcome will be reported as a single score at 6 months post-operative.
Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-up18 months Follow-upThe World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal staining. 1. No marginal staining 2. Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing. 3. Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable. 4. Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement 5. Deep marginal staining, not accessible for intervention. Outcome will be reported as a single score at 18 months post-operative.
Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineBaselineThe United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst staining. A) None. B) Superficial staining (removable, usually localized). C) Deep staining (not removable, generalized). Outcome will be reported as a single score at baseline.
Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up6 months Follow-upThe United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst staining. A) None. B) Superficial staining (removable, usually localized). C) Deep staining (not removable, generalized). Outcome will be reported as a single score at 6 months post-operative.
Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-up18 months Follow-upThe United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst staining. A) None. B) Superficial staining (removable, usually localized). C) Deep staining (not removable, generalized). Outcome will be reported as a single score at 18 months post-operative.
Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineBaselineThe World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal defect. 1. Harmonious outline, no gaps. 2. Slight ditching, slight step/flashes, minor irregularities. 3. Major irregularities, ditching or flash, steps 4. Larger irregularities or steps (repair necessary) 5. Generalized major gaps or irregularities. Margins were assessed quantitatively as 2 different proportions (100% and \<100%) of the total length of the margin that is of Score 1 quality.
Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up6 months Follow-upThe World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal defect. 1. Harmonious outline, no gaps. 2. Slight ditching, slight step/flashes, minor irregularities. 3. Major irregularities, ditching or flash, steps 4. Larger irregularities or steps (repair necessary) 5. Generalized major gaps or irregularities. Margins were assessed quantitatively as 2 different proportions (100% and \<100%) of the total length of the margin that is of Score 1 quality.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Tooth-resin Interface Gap at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.BaselinePresence of tooth-resin interface gap of more than 0.1 mm at the cavosurface angle (margins) of the restoration, which indicates presence of moderate marginal defect, will be computed as percentage area of the outline of restoration at every evaluation time point, i.e. baseline, 6 months and 18 months post-operative. Outcome is reported in units of percentage area.
Backscattered Intensity Along the Superficial 2mm Depth of the Preparation WallsBaselinePresence of elevated backscattered intensity along the superficial 2mm depth walls of the restoration, which indicates presence of debonding, will be computed as percentage volume of the restoration at every evaluation time point, i.e. baseline, 6 months and 18 months post-operative. Outcome is reported in units of percentage area.
Backscattered Intensity at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.BaselinePresence of elevated intensity at the cavosurface angle (margins) of the restoration, which indicates presence of minor marginal defect, is computed as percentage area of the outline of restoration at every evaluation time point, i.e. baseline, 6 months and 18 months post-operative. Outcome is reported in units of percentage area.

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

Participants were recruited based on referral from the dental clinics of the School of Dentistry University of Minnesota and enquiries from the public upon seeing flyers pasted at the Malcolm Moos Tower. The first and last participant were enrolled on 09/23/2021 and 7/15/22 respectively.

Pre-assignment details

Upon referral from the dental clinic or enquiries, potential participants were invited to attend a telemeeting where the participants were presented with the information of the trial using a MS Powerpoint slide deck. 46 participants were invited to the telemeeting and also attended an in-person screening session to determine whether they meet the inclusion criteria of the study. 36 met the inclusion criteria and were successfully enrolled into the study.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Group 1
Group 1: Lesion-specific cavity design with 90 degree cavosurface angle throughout the cavity margins Composite with 90 degree cavosurface angle: Lesion-specific cavity design with 90 degree cavosurface angle throughout the cavity margins will be prepared. The total etch method will be performed, i.e. with a 32% by weight phosphoric acid (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant) on enamel and dentine for 15 seconds. The etchant will be rinsed away and an adhesive (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive) will be applied on dentine with a microbrush for 20 seconds. The adhesive will be light-cured for 10 sec with the Elipar S10 curing light (3M Oral Care). Subsequently the preparation will be restored with a bulkfill resin composite (3M Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative) and cured for 20 seconds.
18
Group 2
Lesion-specific cavity design with wide bevel throughout the cavity margins Composite with wide bevel: Lesion-specific cavity design with wide bevel throughout the cavity margins will be prepared. The total etch method will be performed, i.e. with a 32% by weight phosphoric acid (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Etchant) on enamel and dentine for 15 seconds. The etchant will be rinsed away and an adhesive (3M Scotchbond™ Universal Adhesive) will be applied on dentine with a microbrush for 20 seconds. The adhesive will be light-cured for 10 sec with the Elipar S10 curing light (3M Oral Care). Subsequently the cavity will be restored in with a pre-warmed (using Bioclear Heatsync Kit) bulkfill resin composite (3M Filtek™ One Bulk Fill Restorative) and cured for 20 seconds.
18
Total36

Withdrawals & dropouts

PeriodReasonFG000FG001
Overall StudyLost to Follow-up45

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicGroup 1Group 2Total
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
2 Participants0 Participants2 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
16 Participants18 Participants34 Participants
Age, Continuous32.56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.51
30.17 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.85
31.36 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.18
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected0 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants10 Participants23 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants8 Participants13 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 180 / 18
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 182 / 18
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 180 / 18

Outcome results

Primary

Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst defect. A) Undetectable. B) Detectable - V-shaped defect in enamel only and catches explorer going both ways. C) Detectable - V-shaped defect to the dentin-enamel junction Outcome will be reported as a single score at 18 months post-operative.

Time frame: 18 months post-operative

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operativeScore A14 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operativeScore B0 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operativeScore C0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operativeScore A13 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operativeScore B0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operativeScore C0 Participants
Primary

Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst defect. A) Undetectable. B) Detectable - V-shaped defect in enamel only and catches explorer going both ways. C) Detectable - V-shaped defect to the dentin-enamel junction Outcome will be reported as a single score at 6 months post-operative.

Time frame: 6 months Follow-up

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore A16 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore B0 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore C0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore A17 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore B0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore C0 Participants
Primary

Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - Baseline

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst defect. A) Undetectable. B) Detectable - V-shaped defect in enamel only and catches explorer going both ways. C) Detectable - V-shaped defect to the dentin-enamel junction Outcome will be reported as a single score at baseline.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore A18 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore B0 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore C0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore A18 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore B0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore C0 Participants
Primary

Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative

The World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal defect. 1. Harmonious outline, no gaps. 2. Slight ditching, slight step/flashes, minor irregularities. 3. Major irregularities, ditching or flash, steps 4. Larger irregularities or steps (repair necessary) 5. Generalized major gaps or irregularities. Margins were assessed quantitatively as 2 different proportions (100% and \<100%) of the total length of the margin that is of Score 1 quality.

Time frame: 18 months post-operative

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative100% Score 18 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative80 - 99 % Score 16 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative100% Score 17 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Post-operative80 - 99 % Score 16 Participants
Primary

Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up

The World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal defect. 1. Harmonious outline, no gaps. 2. Slight ditching, slight step/flashes, minor irregularities. 3. Major irregularities, ditching or flash, steps 4. Larger irregularities or steps (repair necessary) 5. Generalized major gaps or irregularities. Margins were assessed quantitatively as 2 different proportions (100% and \<100%) of the total length of the margin that is of Score 1 quality.

Time frame: 6 months Follow-up

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up100% Score 112 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up<100% Score 14 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up100% Score 112 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up<100% Score 15 Participants
Primary

Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - Baseline

The World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal defect. 1. Harmonious outline, no gaps. 2. Slight ditching, slight step/flashes, minor irregularities. 3. Major irregularities, ditching or flash, steps 4. Larger irregularities or steps (repair necessary) 5. Generalized major gaps or irregularities. Margins were assessed quantitatively as 2 different proportions (100% and \<100%) of the total length of the margin that is of Score 1 quality.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - Baseline100% of Score 17 Participants
Group 1Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - Baseline<100% Score 111 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - Baseline100% of Score 18 Participants
Group 2Marginal Defect: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - Baseline<100% Score 110 Participants
Primary

Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-up

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst staining. A) None. B) Superficial staining (removable, usually localized). C) Deep staining (not removable, generalized). Outcome will be reported as a single score at 18 months post-operative.

Time frame: 18 months Follow-up

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore A14 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore B0 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore C0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore A13 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore B0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore C0 Participants
Primary

Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst staining. A) None. B) Superficial staining (removable, usually localized). C) Deep staining (not removable, generalized). Outcome will be reported as a single score at 6 months post-operative.

Time frame: 6 months Follow-up

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore A16 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore B0 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore C0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore A17 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore B0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore C0 Participants
Primary

Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - Baseline

The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) criteria is 3-point ordinal scale with the 'C' indicating the worst staining. A) None. B) Superficial staining (removable, usually localized). C) Deep staining (not removable, generalized). Outcome will be reported as a single score at baseline.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore A18 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore B0 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore C0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore A18 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore B0 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Criteria - BaselineScore C0 Participants
Primary

Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-up

The World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal staining. 1. No marginal staining 2. Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing. 3. Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable. 4. Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement 5. Deep marginal staining, not accessible for intervention. Outcome will be reported as a single score at 18 months post-operative.

Time frame: 18 months Follow-up

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 20 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 40 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 30 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 50 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 114 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 50 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 113 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 20 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 30 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 18 Months Follow-upScore 40 Participants
Primary

Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-up

The World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal staining. 1. No marginal staining 2. Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing. 3. Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable. 4. Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement 5. Deep marginal staining, not accessible for intervention. Outcome will be reported as a single score at 6 months post-operative.

Time frame: 6 months Follow-up

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 20 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 40 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 30 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 50 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 116 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 50 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 117 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 20 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 30 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - 6 Months Follow-upScore 40 Participants
Primary

Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - Baseline

The World Dental Federation (FDI) criteria is 5-point ordinal scale with a score of 5 indicating the worst marginal staining. 1. No marginal staining 2. Minor marginal staining, easily removable by polishing. 3. Moderate marginal staining, not esthetically unacceptable. 4. Pronounced marginal staining; major intervention necessary for improvement 5. Deep marginal staining, not accessible for intervention. Outcome will be reported as a single score at baseline.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureCategoryValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 50 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 118 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 20 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 30 Participants
Group 1Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 40 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 40 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 30 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 118 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 50 Participants
Group 2Marginal Staining: World Dental Federation (FDI) Criteria - BaselineScore 20 Participants
Secondary

Backscattered Intensity Along the Superficial 2mm Depth of the Preparation Walls

Presence of elevated backscattered intensity along the superficial 2mm depth walls of the restoration, which indicates presence of debonding, will be computed as percentage volume of the restoration at every evaluation time point, i.e. baseline, 6 months and 18 months post-operative. Outcome is reported in units of percentage area.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1Backscattered Intensity Along the Superficial 2mm Depth of the Preparation Walls16.20 PercentageStandard Error 4.85
Group 2Backscattered Intensity Along the Superficial 2mm Depth of the Preparation Walls7.43 PercentageStandard Error 5.3
Secondary

Backscattered Intensity at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.

Presence of elevated intensity at the cavosurface angle (margins) of the restoration, which indicates presence of minor marginal defect, is computed as percentage area of the outline of restoration at every evaluation time point, i.e. baseline, 6 months and 18 months post-operative. Outcome is reported in units of percentage area.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1Backscattered Intensity at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.6.75 Percentage areaStandard Error 6.36
Group 2Backscattered Intensity at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.1.56 Percentage areaStandard Error 4.33
Secondary

Tooth-resin Interface Gap at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.

Presence of tooth-resin interface gap of more than 0.1 mm at the cavosurface angle (margins) of the restoration, which indicates presence of moderate marginal defect, will be computed as percentage area of the outline of restoration at every evaluation time point, i.e. baseline, 6 months and 18 months post-operative. Outcome is reported in units of percentage area.

Time frame: Baseline

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Group 1Tooth-resin Interface Gap at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.14.44 PercentageStandard Error 4.36
Group 2Tooth-resin Interface Gap at the Occlusal Cavosurface Angle.18.75 PercentageStandard Error 17.63

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026