Comparing Surface Texture and Color Stability of Implant Supported 3D Printed Temporary Crowns Using Two Different Materials in Lower Jaw

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the surface texture and color stability of implant-supported provisional dental restorations made using two different 3D printed polymethyl methacrylate resins. This randomized clinical trial focuses on patients with missing teeth in the lower jaw area who require single stage endosseous implants. The study aims to compare these two biocompatible 3D printing materials to understand their performance after use in the mouth. The study involves placing single stage implants followed by early non-functional loading with provisional crowns fabricated from one of the two 3D printed materials, forming two groups Group A and Group B. Each group will have 12 samples, and the provisional restorations made from these materials will be assessed for surface topography and color stability after intraoral use. The trial is conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge at the Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak. Participants will be screened through history taking and clinical examination to confirm eligibility. The researchers will measure surface topography using a profilometer and color stability using a spectrophotometer over a period of two years. Data will be analyzed statistically to compare the two materials. The study includes ongoing monitoring of oral hygiene, bone quality, and implant site conditions to ensure safety and effectiveness during the trial period.

Surface Topography and Color Stability of Implant Supported 3D Printed Provisional Restorations