Noncarious Cervical Lesion Treatment Outcomes

Sponsor
Pearl Network (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT00867997
Collaborator
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) (NIH)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The overall objective of this three-armed randomized clinical trial (RCT) is to determine the comparative efficacy of three treatments for hypersensitive noncarious cervical lesions (NCLs): chemoactive dentifrice use, dentin bonding agent (DBA) with sealing, and flowable resin-based composite restoration. The primary outcomes of this study are the reduction/elimination of hypersensitivity and the effect of treatment as measured by patient-reported outcomes. Secondary outcomes, as determined by laboratory evaluation of intraoral replicas of pre- and posttreatment NCL surfaces, are tubule occlusion, retention of resin coating, retention of restoration, and change in lesion size. Outcomes will be ascertained via the following specific aims:

Specific Aim 1: To compare the reduction of hypersensitivity of study teeth by both measurement and by patient-reported outcomes among three treatment groups.

Specific Aim 2: To recruit subjects with teeth with hypersensitive NCLs, measure baseline sensitivity and subject quality of life, administer one of three different treatments to each of three randomized groups of subjects, and determine immediate posttreatment hypersensitivity.

Specific Aim 3: To compare the degree of tubule occlusion before and after the three treatments and to associate these findings with posttreatment hypersensitivity, patient-reported outcomes, and restoration retention.

Treatment of NCLs remains controversial. Few studies have compared treatment methods or their financial implications. This RCT will determine the reduction of NCL hypersensitivity and patient-reported outcomes over a 6-month period for each of three different treatments. This will be the first practice-based research network RCT to combine objective clinical assessment of NCL treatment patient-reported outcomes with laboratory examination of dentin tubule occlusion and lesion size.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Other: Chemoactive (remineralizing, neuroactive) dentifrice treatment
  • Other: Clearfil S3 Bond; Clearfil Liner Bond 2 Protect Liner F
  • Other: Clearfil S3 Bond; Premise Flowable resin-based composite
Phase 3

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
304 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Noncarious Cervical Lesion Treatment Outcomes: Randomized Clinical Trial
Study Start Date :
Mar 1, 2009
Actual Primary Completion Date :
Jul 1, 2011
Actual Study Completion Date :
Feb 1, 2012

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Active Comparator: Dentifrice

Chemoactive (remineralizing, neuroactive) dentifrice treatment

Other: Chemoactive (remineralizing, neuroactive) dentifrice treatment
Chemoactive (remineralizing, neuroactive) dentifrice treatment

Active Comparator: Sealant

DBA/sealant application

Other: Clearfil S3 Bond; Clearfil Liner Bond 2 Protect Liner F
Self-etch DBA followed by a hydrophobic resin layer

Active Comparator: Resin-based composite

Restoration with a dentin bonding agent (DBA) and flowable resin-based composite

Other: Clearfil S3 Bond; Premise Flowable resin-based composite
Restoration with a dentin bonding agent (DBA) and flowable resin-based composite

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

  1. To compare the reduction of hypersensitivity of study teeth by both measurement and by patient-reported outcomes among three treatment groups. [Baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months]

Secondary Outcome Measures

  1. To compare the degree of tubule occlusion before and after the three treatments and to associate these findings with posttreatment hypersensitivity, patient-reported outcomes, and restoration retention. [Baseline, 1, 3 and 6 months]

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years and Older
Sexes Eligible for Study:
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No
Inclusion Criteria:
  • A premolar or first molar with an NCL and hypersensitivity of ≥3 as indicated by the subject on the Numeric Pain Assessment Scale (2008 NCCN) with standardized air blast stimulation with no other tooth exhibiting hypersensitivity (≥2 as indicated by the subject on the NPAS) in the same quadrant. If the patient has a tooth in more than one quadrant that meet these criteria then the quadrant selected will be that containing the tooth with the highest hypersensitivity reading. If the sensitivities are the same the quadrant with the lesion with the greatest depth would be selected. If the sensitivities and depth are the same the quadrant with the most convenient restorative access will be selected.

  • Teeth with NCL depth of at least 1 mm as measured by placing a periodontal probe (e.g.) into the deepest part of the cervical lesion

  • Teeth free of mesial, distal, or buccal restorations (to avoid confounding hypersensitivity)

  • Teeth with mobility of <1 mm when manipulated between blunt instruments

  • Subject able to follow the study protocol and willing to return for all evaluation appointments

  • Subject able to comprehend and sign the written consent form

  • Subject 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:
  • Subject who has a medical condition that could interfere with reliable pain reporting

  • Subject who is taking a medication that could interfere with reliable pain reporting

  • Subject who has taken an analgesic medication (narcotic, NSAID, acetaminophen, salicylic acid) within 24 hr pretreatment

  • Subject who is undergoing active orthodontic treatment

  • Subject with any of the following: a) Hypersensitive teeth with carious lesions; b) Hypersensitive teeth with buccal vertical cracks in enamel; c) Hypersensitive teeth with an irreversible pulpitis (pain lasting more than 5 sec after stimulation); d) Hypersensitive teeth with full crowns; e) Hypersensitive teeth with partial denture clasps on the facial surface; f) Evidence of inflamed gingival tissue and bleeding on probing in the sextant being considered for treatment as part of the study (the etiology of these lesion is closely related to excessive or improper brushing perhaps with an abrasive dentifrice and there is almost never accumulated plaque associated with the NCL)

Contacts and Locations

Locations

Site City State Country Postal Code
1 Maryann Lehmann, DDS Darien Connecticut United States 06820
2 Ahmad Soolari, D.M.D. Potomac Maryland United States 20854
3 Oral Health Center Southborough Massachusetts United States 01772
4 Scott B Schaffer, DMD Clark New Jersey United States 07066
5 Gentle Dental Care, LLC Edison New Jersey United States 08820
6 Dr. Howard Spielman Plainsboro New Jersey United States 08536
7 Drs. Martin & Ferraiolo Totowa New Jersey United States 07512
8 Cynthia Jetter, DMD Voorhees New Jersey United States 08043
9 Bay Dental PC Brooklyn New York United States 11229
10 Ying Wong, DDS New York New York United States 10024
11 Martin Man, DMD New York New York United States 10038
12 Kay T. Oen, DDS Port Chester New York United States 10573
13 Janice K. Pliszczak, DDS Syracuse New York United States 13215
14 Susan D. Bernstein, DDS Cincinnati Ohio United States 45231
15 Dr. Jeannette Abboud-Niemczyk Drexel Hill Pennsylvania United States 19026
16 Allan J Horowitz, DMD King of Prussia Pennsylvania United States 19406
17 Dr. Julie Ann Barna Lewisburg Pennsylvania United States 17837

Sponsors and Collaborators

  • Pearl Network
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Frederick A Curro, DMD, PhD, NYU Langone Health

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

Responsible Party:
Pearl Network
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00867997
Other Study ID Numbers:
  • PRL0707
  • U01DE016755
  • 116358
First Posted:
Mar 24, 2009
Last Update Posted:
Feb 29, 2012
Last Verified:
Feb 1, 2012

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Feb 29, 2012