Outcome
Type |
Measure |
Description |
Time frame |
Safety issue |
Primary |
Quality of restorations at baseline |
The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement). |
Baseline |
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Primary |
Quality of restorations at 1 year |
The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement). |
1 year |
|
Primary |
Quality of restorations at 2 years |
The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement).ty was assessed |
2 years |
|
Primary |
Quality of restorations at 3 years |
The quality of the surface and color, anatomical form and marginal integrity was assessed using the California Dental Association's assessment system. Each CDA criterion was ranked on a scale of 1 to 4, where 4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = unacceptable (repair), and 1 = unacceptable (replacement). |
3 years |
|
Primary |
Plaque Index (PI) at baseline |
Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
Baseline |
|
Primary |
Plaque Index (PI) at 1 year |
Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
1 year |
|
Primary |
Plaque Index (PI) at 2 years |
Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
2 years |
|
Primary |
Plaque Index (PI) at 3 years |
Plaque Index (PI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
3 years |
|
Primary |
Gingival Index (GI) at baseline |
Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
Baseline |
|
Primary |
Gingival Index (GI) at 1 year |
Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
1 year |
|
Primary |
Gingival Index (GI) at 2 years |
Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
2 years |
|
Primary |
Gingival Index (GI) at 3 years |
Gingival Index (GI) of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 3 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome. |
3 years |
|
Primary |
Margin stability at baseline |
To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival) |
Baseline |
|
Primary |
Margin stability at 1 year |
To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival) |
1 year |
|
Primary |
Margin stability at 2 years |
To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival) |
2 years |
|
Primary |
Margin stability at 3 years |
To assess the gingival margin stability throughout the evaluation period (subgingival, isogingival or supragingival) |
3 years |
|
Primary |
Probing depth at baseline |
Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome |
Baseline |
|
Primary |
Probing depth at 1 year |
Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome |
1 year |
|
Primary |
Probing depth at 2 years |
Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome |
2 years |
|
Primary |
Probing depth at 3 years |
Probing depth of the abutment and control teeth. A score of 0 to 4 was assigned. Higher score means a worse outcome |
3 years |
|
Primary |
Patient satisfaction at 3 years |
Subjective patient satisfaction using Visual analogue scale (VAS) ranged from 0 (worst possible result) to10 (best possible result). The items analyzed were: esthetics, function, comfort, overall satisfaction |
3 years |
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