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N/A N=16 Randomized Treatment

Comparison of Two Gingival Displacement Procedures

Gingival Retraction Techniques

Enrolled (actual)
16
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2020
Primary outcome: Primary: Percentage of Errors in Impressions Made for Indirect Restorations — 85.7; 33.3; 28.6; 44.4 percentage of impressions

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Aquasil Ultra Cordless, Dentsply (Device); Ultrapak, Ultradent cord (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Primary completion
Nov 2019

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Percentage of Errors in Impressions Made for Indirect Restorations
85.7; 33.3; 28.6; 44.4; 71.4; 11.1
PRIMARY
Mean Time Required to Make the Impression
5.92; 9.81
PRIMARY
Mean Patient Discomfort Scores
7.64; 8.31; 8.64; 7.43; 1.85; 2.12
SECONDARY
Comparison of Percentage of Impression Errors Made by Residents and Faculty
SECONDARY
Comparison of the Time Required to Make Impressions Between Residents and Faculty
SECONDARY
Mean Patient Discomfort Score Comparison for Procedures Completed by Residents and Faculty
SECONDARY
Comparison of Percentage of Impression Errors Based on Maxillary and Mandibular Arch
SECONDARY
Comparison of the Time Required to Make Impressions in the Maxillary and Mandibular Arch
SECONDARY
Mean Patient Discomfort Score Comparison Based on Maxillary and Mandibular Arch

Summary

Purpose: To compare the quality of impressions made with a cordless gingival displacement procedure versus impressions made with a corded technique. The devices and materials used in both procedures are FDA-approved, marketed, and will be used according to label. Participants: Approximately sixty (60) adult patients who are treatment planned for indirect restorations (crowns) at the UNC School of Dentistry. Procedures (methods): Participants will be randomized to receive either the cordless gingival displacement procedure (Aquasil Ultra Cordless, Dentsply), or the corded technique (Ultrapak, Intradent) followed by impression with Aquasil Ultra, Dentsply. Participants will complete the Faces pain scale. Impressions will be photographed, digitally scanned, and evaluated.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients must be adult males or females over the age of 18.
  • Patients must be able and willing to follow study procedures and instructions.
  • Patients must have read, understood and signed an informed consent form.
  • Patients must be in good general health.
  • Patient must require one or more indirect restorations.
  • Probing pocket depths around the treatment tooth/teeth must be 4mm or less.
  • There must be no bleeding on probing around the treatment tooth/teeth.
  • The prepared finish line must be between 0 to 1mm sub-gingival (inclusive).

Exclusion Criteria

  • Individuals who have a chronic disease with oral manifestations.
  • Individuals who exhibit gross oral pathology.
  • Smokers, Diabetics
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02716727). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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