Nocturnal Mouth Guards, SOVA vs. Standard Acrylic Orthotic; Phase IV
Sleep BruxismTooth WearClinical trials of bite splint use and night time tooth grinding have not been performed. Consequently, there are no definitive outcome measures or efficacy standards that can be applied to large clinical trials. The present preliminary trial will determine what objective measures can be used to evaluate efficacy. The outcome variables will fall into four categories: (1) fabrication efficacy, (2) compliance, (3) functional efficacy, and (4) user satisfaction. The immediate goals will: (1) focus on the over-the counter SOVA night guard, (2) conduct tests under controlled clinical conditions using the 'gold standard', the acrylic 'bite splint' or 'orthotic', hereafter called the "Michigan bite splint", to compare the performance and efficacy of the SOVA night guard. Subsequent studies will be able to use the outcome variables identified in this study for broader clinical trials. Specific Aim 1. To compare the SOVA night guard to the custom-acrylic Michigan bite splint in clinical laboratory conditions. Hypothesis: There will be no significant differences between the devices in terms of fabrication efficacy, functional efficacy or user satisfaction. Specific Aim 2. To compare the SOVA night guard to the custom-acrylic Michigan bite splint under ecologically relevant conditions, i.e., the home environment. Hypothesis: There will be no significant differences between the devices in terms of compliance or functional efficacy.
Minimally Invasive Treatment of Worn Dentition With Innovative CAD-CAM Composites
Tooth WearThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a minimally invasive treatment, consisting of partial polymer-infiltrated-ceramic-network (PICN) restorations, used in case of rehabilitation of advanced and generalized dental wear over a period of 5 years.
Impact of Dietary Advice on the Progression of Tooth Wear
Erosive Tooth WearThe aim of this research is to investigate the impact of dietary advice on the progression of tooth wear over 6 months using a randomised clinical trial design. Participants with severe tooth wear will be recruited. Half of those patients will receive a detailed dietary advice and the other half will be receive standard of care dietary advice. Moulds will be made of their mouths at the original appointment and 6 months later. These moulds will be scanned and superimposed to see if there is any difference in their level of tooth wear
Full Occlusal Rehabilitation for Patients With Severe Tooth Wear Using Indirect Composite Restorations...
Tooth WearDental Restoration Failure1 moreLAVA Ultimate composite restorations will be used as restorative material to reconstruct severely worn dentitions.
Wear of Enamel Antagonist to Two Different Types of Monolithic Zirconia Monolithic Zirconia
WearOcclusalThe aim of the present study is to evaluate the wear of enamel opposed by Newly Introduced Gradient Monolithic Zirconia compared to that of enamel opposed by Full Strength Monolithic Zirconia
Tooth Wear:m Tooth Wear : Diagnosis- Treatment Decision
Dental WearTooth wear is a physiological process occurring from normal functioning of the dentition throughout lifetime.
Clinical Evaluation of Posterior Indirect Adhesive Restorations
Dental CariesEndodontically Treated Teeth4 moreClinical performance of indirect adhesive restorations - onlays, overlays- luted with light-cured composite resin will be evaluated over three years.
Wear of Enamel Antagonist to ZLS Crowns
WearTooth2 moreThe aim of this study is to evaluate the antagonist enamel wear of two processing options of Celtra duo crowns (polished and glaze fired) restoring posterior teeth in comparison with sound enamel wear at baseline and 6 months
Clinical Performance of Posterior Indirect Adhesive Restorations
Dental CariesEndodontically Treated Teeth3 moreClinical performance of indirect adhesive restorations - onlays, overlays- luted with light-cured composite resin will be evaluated.
Influences of Gingival Cord Retractor in Retention Rate of Non-carious Cervical Lesions Restorations....
Dental WearTooth WearThe aim of this study is through a randomized clinical trial, double blind, splith-mouth, evaluate the retention rate of restorative protocols of Non-carious cervical lesion. The presence of gingival displacement with a retraction cord (yes or no) and the category of adhesive system (etch-and-rise and self-etching) will be evaluated. Data will be collected, tabulated and submitted to statistical analysis.