Clinical Research Directory

3D Volumetric Plaque Assessment on Teeth, Composite Restorations, and Ceramic Veneers Using an Intraoral Scanner

The goal of this observational study is to evaluate and compare a 3D intraoral scanner-based, computer-assisted approach for assessing dental biofilm/plaque accumulation on natural teeth and restorative surfaces with a conventional clinical plaque index (Turesky modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index, TMQHPI) in systemically healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How well does the plaque-covered surface measurement derived from 3D intraoral scanner data agree with TMQHPI scores after plaque disclosure? * How sensitively do the two methods detect changes in plaque levels after supervised toothbrushing? * Do plaque accumulation patterns differ between natural tooth surfaces and restorative materials (direct composite restorations and indirect ceramic veneers), and where are plaque-retentive areas most frequently located? Participants (≥18 years) will receive routine professional mechanical plaque removal as part of standard clinical care. They will then be asked to avoid mechanical and/or chemical plaque control for 4 days. At the follow-up visit, participants will undergo: 1. An intraoral scan and standardized photographs of the full dental arch, 2. Plaque disclosure followed by repeat scanning/photography and TMQHPI scoring by a periodontist, 3. Supervised toothbrushing using the modified Bass technique for 2 minutes, followed by a final scan and photographs. Digital models will be used to quantify plaque-covered surface measures and to generate 3D maps of plaque-retentive areas.

Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Zirconomer Restorative

Is zirconomer restorative material more effective than a glass ionomer cement in restoration of primary molars

Clinical Evaluation of Resin Matrix Ceramic Posterior Crowns

The objectives of the present prospective randomized clinical study are to evaluate and to compare the survival and success rates, possible biological and technical complications, and the clinical performance of metal-ceramic, monolithic zirconia and resin-matrix posterior crowns. The null hypothesis is that no differences would be found between the parameters studied for each type of restoration.

Carious Tissue Selective Removal on Permanent Posterior Teeth.

This study is a prospective randomized controlled study of patients who come to the University. The aim is to evaluate the success rate of selective removal of carious tissue in deep lesions of posterior teeth. Three different materials will be used as liners (VitreBond ™Plus, BioDentine™, and Theracal™ LC). Post-operative pain, clinical, and radiographic success will be evaluated at one, two, and five-year follow-up. The null hypothesis is that there will be no statistically significant differences in rates of successful treatment with the three materials used.