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NCT Number: NCT03244124

Different Application Strategies When Using Futurabond Universal in Class V Cavities

Treatment clinical trial, randomized, controled, parallel, double-blinded, with four groups, that aims to evaluate the best application strategy when using a new Universal Adhesive system, Futurabond Universal (VOCO GmbH, Germany). Volunteers will be selected and recruited,following inclusion criteria and pre-established exclusion. All volunteers will be informed and sign a term of clarification and consent. 50 enrolled patients will receive 200 Class V dental restorations, made in four different ways, one from each experimental group, using the same universal self-etching adhesive system, which is the tested material in this study. Non-carious cervical lesions will receive the applied adhesive system in 4 different protocols separated by groups. Group Self Etching (SET) (control): no conditioning, the adhesive system will be used in 50 teeth, according to the manufacturer's instructions, in the self-etching mode. The adhesive system will be brushed during 20 seconds in the cavity, will be air-dried during 5 seconds, and activated during 10 seconds with Light Emission Diode (LED) light; Group SEE (Selective enamel etching): 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, and then, the adhesive will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, as described in group SET; Group ERDry (Etch& Rinse Dry): 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel and during 15 seconds only in dentin, in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, keeping dentin dry, and then, the adhesive will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, as described in group SET; Group ERWet (Etch& Rinse Wet): 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel and during 15 seconds only in dentin, in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, keeping dentin wet, and then, the adhesive will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, as described in group SET. After applying the adhesive, the restorations will be made with composite resin, and evaluated every 6 months for pain assessment, shape, staining or recurrent caries, using scores. To determine in which group each tooth will be enrolled, the authors will randomize the teeth.

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Key information

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa, Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil

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About this study

This is a Treatment clinical trial, randomized, controlled, parallel, double-blinded, with four groups, that aims to evaluate the best application strategy when using a new Universal Adhesive system, Futurabond Universal (VOCO GmbH, Germany). Volunteers will be selected and recruited,following inclusion criteria and pre-established exclusion. All volunteers will be informed and sign a term of clarification and consent. All 50 enrolled patients will receive Class V dental restorations, made in four different ways, one from each experimental group, using the same universal self-etching adhesive system, which is the tested material in this study. All patients must have at only 20 teeth in function, must have at only 2 non carious cervical lesions (NCCL), in different teeth, that need restoration. Those lesions must be non carious, must be more than 1 mm deep, should have exposed dentin, and must have at only 50% of margins in enamel. Teeth should not present periodontal mobility. Firstly, the patient will be anesthetized locally with 3% Mepivacaine solution, followed by prophylaxis with pumice powder and water. All cavities will be washed and dried after these procedures for optimal selection of color, using a color scale. Then, the rubber dam isolation of the teeth to be restored will be held. Non-carious cervical lesions will receive the applied adhesive system in 4 different protocols separated by groups. Group Self Etching (SET) (control): no conditioning, the adhesive system will be used in 50 teeth, according to the manufacturer's instructions, in the self-etching mode. The adhesive system will be brushed during 20 seconds in the cavity, will be air-dried during 5 seconds, and activated during 10 seconds with Light Emission Diode (LED) light; Group SEE (Selective enamel etching): 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, and then, the adhesive will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, as described in group SET; Group ERDry (Etch& Rinse Dry): 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel and during 15 seconds only in dentin, in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, keeping dentin dry, and then, the adhesive will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, as described in group SET; Group ERWet (Etch& Rinse Wet): 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel and during 15 seconds only in dentin, in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, keeping dentin wet, and then, the adhesive will be applied according to the manufacturer's instructions, as described in group SET. After applying the adhesive, the restorations will be made with composite Admira Fusion (VOCO GmbH, Germany), and evaluated every 6 months for pain assessment, shape, staining or recurrent caries, using scores. To determine in which group each tooth will be enrolled, the authors will randomize the teeth.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All patients must have at only 20 teeth in function, must have at only 2 non carious cervical lesions (NCCL), in different teeth, that need restoration. Those lesions must be non carious, must be more than 1 mm deep, should have exposed dentin, and must have at only 50% of margins in enamel. Teeth should not present periodontal mobility.

Exclusion criteria

  • Volunteers with periodontal disease; with gingival bleeding; use of anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 30 days.

Treatment and study plan

Self-Etching Application Strategy

Other

In Group SET, the adhesive system Futurabond Universal will be used in 50 teeth, according to the manufacturer's instructions, in the self-etching mode. The adhesive system will be brushed during 20 seconds in the cavity, will be air-dried during 5 seconds, and activated during 10 seconds with LED light; After applying the adhesive, the restorations will be made with composite Admira Fusion (VOCO GmbH, Germany), and evaluated every 6 months for pain assessment, shape, staining or recurrent caries, using scores.

Enamel Etching Application Strategy

Other

In Group SEE, 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, and then, the adhesive system Futurabond Universal will be used in 50 teeth, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The adhesive system will be brushed during 20 seconds in the cavity, will be air-dried during 5 seconds, and activated during 10 seconds with LED light; After applying the adhesive, the restorations will be made with composite Admira Fusion (VOCO GmbH, Germany), and evaluated every 6 months for pain assessment, shape, staining or recurrent caries, using scores.

Etch&Rinse Dry Application Strategy

Other

In Group ERDry, 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel, and 15 seconds, only in dentin, in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, keeping dentin dry (but not overdry) and then, the adhesive system Futurabond Universal will be used in 50 teeth, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The adhesive system will be brushed during 20 seconds in the cavity, will be air-dried during 5 seconds, and activated during 10 seconds with LED light; After applying the adhesive, the restorations will be made with composite Admira Fusion (VOCO GmbH, Germany), and evaluated every 6 months for pain assessment, shape, staining or recurrent caries, using scores.

Etch&Rinse Wet Application Strategy

Other

In Group ERWet, 37% phosphoric acid will be applied during 30 seconds, only in enamel, and 15 seconds, only in dentin, in 50 teeth. This acid will be removed using water, the cavity will be air-dried, keeping dentin wet and then, the adhesive system Futurabond Universal will be used in 50 teeth, according to the manufacturer's instructions. The adhesive system will be brushed during 20 seconds in the cavity, will be air-dried during 5 seconds, and activated during 10 seconds with LED light; After applying the adhesive, the restorations will be made with composite Admira Fusion (VOCO GmbH, Germany), and evaluated every 6 months for pain assessment, shape, staining or recurrent caries, using scores.

Primary outcomes

  1. Restoration Loss

    Time frame: Four years

    It will be evaluated the increase in the number of losses of dental restorations in the period of four years, verified by periodic visual clinical examination (6/6 months) based on the statement of difference of at least 25% in the amount of remaining restorations in the different groups.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Marginal Pigmentation

    Time frame: Four years

    It will be evaluated the increase in the number of dental restorations with marginal pigmentation in the period of four years, verified by periodic clinical visual examination (6/6 months) based on the statement of difference of at least 25% in the amount of stained restorations in the different groups.

  2. Post-Operative Hypersensitivity

    Time frame: Four years

    It will be evaluated the increase in the number of dental restorations with dentin hypersensitivity in the period of four years, verified by periodic clinical examination (6/6 months) based on the statement of difference of at least 25% in the amount of restorations with dentin hypersensitivity in the different groups.

  3. Secondary Caries

    Time frame: Four years

    It will be evaluated the increase in the number of dental restorations with secondary caries in the period of four years, verified by periodic radiographic examination (6/6 months) based on the statement of difference of at least 25% in the amount of restorations with secondary caries in the different groups.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidade Federal Fluminense

Other

Collaborators

  • Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa

Registry information

Official study title

Clinical Evaluation of Different Application Strategies When Using a Futurabond Universal Adhesive System in Class V Cavities

Acronym: FUUC

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 9, 2017
Registry last updated
May 15, 2026

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