3D-printed versus milled fillings for back teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two modern ways to make partial fillings (onlays/overlays) for back teeth: one using 3D printing and the other using CAD/CAM milling. Both aim to preserve healthy tooth structure and provide a durable, natural-looking restoration.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older and be a patient at the University of Valencia dental clinic.
- You need a partial filling (onlay or overlay) on a back tooth (premolar or molar) that has significant damage from decay, a crack, or a failed old filling.
- The tooth must be either healthy with a live nerve, or previously root-canal treated without any signs of infection or pain.
- Your gums must be healthy or well-controlled, with no active periodontal disease (pockets deeper than 3 mm).
- You must be able to attend dental visits over 24 months and not have any allergies to the materials used.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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