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NCT Number: NCT03795727

Clinical Evaluation of Sectional Matrix Versus Circumferential Matrix for Reproduction of Proximal Contact

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of different matricing techniques either sectional matrix or circumferential matrix on reproduction of optimum proximal contacts and contours during restoration of class II cavities with resin composite by undergraduate students or postgraduate dentists.

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Key information

Conditions

Proximal Contact

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, El Manial, 11553, Egypt

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Compound class II cavities
  • Good oral hygiene
  • No spacing or crowding
  • Healthy peridontium

Exclusion criteria

  • Complex class II cavities
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Spacing or crowding
  • Evidence of peridontal disease

Treatment and study plan

MD ring and precontoured sectional matrix by TOR VM

Device

MD ring (separation ring) and precontoured sectional matrix (thickness 0.035mm hard) and a wedge was used to secure matrix in place

Circumferential matrix and tofflemire retainer by Kerr

Device

Circumferential matrix (thickness 0.038mm) applied by tofflemire retainer and secured in place with wedge

Primary outcomes

  1. Proximal contact

    Time frame: Up to 3 hours from randomization till contact is restored

    Reproduction of proximal contact either optimum, tight or loose (Categorical)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cairo University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Clinical Evaluation of Sectional Matrix Versus Circumferential Matrix for Reproduction of Proximal Contact by Undergraduate Students and Postgraduate Dentists: Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 8, 2019
Registry last updated
Apr 21, 2020

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