Patient SatisfactionNCT07100678
This Study Will Assess Whether the Treatment Provided by Dentist is Successful in Meeting the Expectations of Patient by Asking Questions Related to Aesthetics, Chewing Ability, Comfort and Phonetics Before and After Providing Treatment and the Patient Will Tell Through Visual Analog Scale
A study testing Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis in people with Patient Satisfaction, run by Khyber College of dentistry at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study aims to assess patient satisfaction after receiving porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. Patients will be asked about their expectations before treatment and their satisfaction afterward. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Patient Satisfaction
- What is being tested?
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Oct 2025to 30 Mar 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Partially edentulous subjects between age group of 18 to 60 years.
- Patients who require and are willing to receive a fixed dental prosthesis.
- Patients with no experience of Fixed dental prosthesis previously.
Who cannot join
- Patients diagnosed with any psychological disorders (diagnosed by physician).
- Patients with facial anomalies like cleft lip and palate.
- Patients with skeletal class 2 or class 3.
- Patients with facial paralysis, stroke, and speech disorders.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
Khyber College of Dentistry
Peshawar, KPK, 25000
Asif ullah khan, Associate Professor(Prostho), 03018874955, asif.ullah@kcd.edu.pk
Farhad Ali, Assistant Professor, 03325925549, farhadkcd@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Comparison Of Pretreatment Expectations and Posttreatment Satisfaction In Patients Receiving Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis: A Quasi-Experimental Study
This study aims to assess patient satisfaction after receiving porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. Patients will be asked about their expectations before treatment and their satisfaction afterward. The findings will help evaluate whether the treatment meets patient needs and guide improvements in dental care.
Read the detailed description
This quasi-experimental study is designed to compare pretreatment expectations and posttreatment satisfaction in patients receiving porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. The study will be conducted at the Prosthodontic Department of Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, over a duration of six months.
A total of 120 partially edentulous patients aged 18 to 60 years, with no prior experience of fixed dental prostheses, will be included using a consecutive non-probability sampling technique. Prior to treatment, participants will be evaluated for their expectations regarding aesthetics, chewing ability, comfort, and phonetics using a validated questionnaire and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Posttreatment satisfaction will be assessed using the same scale-on the day of prosthesis placement for aesthetics and phonetics, and after one week for chewing ability and comfort.
The aim is to evaluate whether there is a significant difference between what patients expect before treatment and how satisfied they are after receiving the prosthesis. The results will also help determine whether factors such as gender or age group influence satisfaction levels. This study seeks to contribute to more patient-centered treatment planning and improved outcomes in prosthodontic care.
- Conditions
- Patient Satisfaction
- Being tested
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis
- Keywords
- patient satisfaction PFM Prosthodontics
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Satisfaction
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental ProsthesisProcedure or surgery
This prosthesis consists of a metal substructure for strength and a porcelain coating for improved aesthetics. The treatment will be planned and delivered by prosthodontic specialist. The intervention is non-surgical
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis | Experimental | Not described Receives: Procedure: Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Assessment of Patient Satisfaction Before and After Fixed Prosthodontic Treatment
Patient satisfaction will be assessed in four domains-esthetics, comfort, chewing ability, and phonetics using a 10-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Scores before treatment (expectation) and after treatment (satisfaction) will be compared to determine the change. . Each domain will be scored on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 represents the lowest level of outcome and 10 represents the highest. The investigator will assess the results by adding all the marked values by the participant on VAS. Minimum and maximum values will be calculated from mean of scores on the basis of data collection results.
Measured: Baseline (before prosthesis placement) and one week after prosthesis delivery.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Aug 2025
- Study start1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Mar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Patient SatisfactionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- This is a single-group, quasi-experimental study in which all participants will receive porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. Pretreatment expectations and posttreatment satisfaction will be assessed within the same group to evaluate changes over time. No control or comparison group is included.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Khyber College of dentistry
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Zainab Rehman, Khyber College of dentistry
- Investigators
- Zainab Rehman, Postgraduate Resident(prostho), Principal investigator, Khyber College of dentistry
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07100678
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 46/RRB/KCD
- Other IDs
- Self, part of our training
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 7 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: IPD will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality concerns, as well as institutional policies that restrict the dissemination of identifiable health information of study participants.
Publications
Alqutaibi AY, Alharbi AF, Alharbi AM, Karbouji GA, Dagharire EY, Aboalrejal A. Pretreatment expectations and posttreatment satisfaction with different prosthodontic treatments in a Saudi population. Saudi J Oral Sci. 2022;9(1):63-71. DOI: 10.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_52_21.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison Of Pretreatment Expectations and Posttreatment Satisfaction In Patients Receiving Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis: A Quasi-Experimental Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07100678
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 46/RRB/KCD
- Conditions
- Patient Satisfaction
- Keywords
- patient satisfaction PFM Prosthodontics
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Khyber College of dentistryUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to assess patient satisfaction after receiving porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. Patients will be asked about their expectations before treatment and their satisfaction afterward. The findings will help evaluate whether the treatment meets patient needs and guide improvements in dental care.
Detailed description
This quasi-experimental study is designed to compare pretreatment expectations and posttreatment satisfaction in patients receiving porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. The study will be conducted at the Prosthodontic Department of Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar, over a duration of six months.
A total of 120 partially edentulous patients aged 18 to 60 years, with no prior experience of fixed dental prostheses, will be included using a consecutive non-probability sampling technique. Prior to treatment, participants will be evaluated for their expectations regarding aesthetics, chewing ability, comfort, and phonetics using a validated questionnaire and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Posttreatment satisfaction will be assessed using the same scale-on the day of prosthesis placement for aesthetics and phonetics, and after one week for chewing ability and comfort.
The aim is to evaluate whether there is a significant difference between what patients expect before treatment and how satisfied they are after receiving the prosthesis. The results will also help determine whether factors such as gender or age group influence satisfaction levels. This study seeks to contribute to more patient-centered treatment planning and improved outcomes in prosthodontic care.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This is a single-group, quasi-experimental study in which all participants will receive porcelain-fused-to-metal fixed dental prostheses. Pretreatment expectations and posttreatment satisfaction will be assessed within the same group to evaluate changes over time. No control or comparison group is included.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis | Experimental | Procedure: Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Partially edentulous subjects between age group of 18 to 60 years.
- Patients who require and are willing to receive a fixed dental prosthesis.
- Patients with no experience of Fixed dental prosthesis previously.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients diagnosed with any psychological disorders (diagnosed by physician).
- Patients with facial anomalies like cleft lip and palate.
- Patients with skeletal class 2 or class 3.
- Patients with facial paralysis, stroke, and speech disorders.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental ProsthesisThis prosthesis consists of a metal substructure for strength and a porcelain coating for improved aesthetics. The treatment will be planned and delivered by prosthodontic specialist. The intervention is non-surgical | Procedure or surgery | Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis |
Primary outcome
Assessment of Patient Satisfaction Before and After Fixed Prosthodontic Treatment
Time frame: Baseline (before prosthesis placement) and one week after prosthesis delivery.
Patient satisfaction will be assessed in four domains-esthetics, comfort, chewing ability, and phonetics using a 10-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Scores before treatment (expectation) and after treatment (satisfaction) will be compared to determine the change. . Each domain will be scored on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 represents the lowest level of outcome and 10 represents the highest. The investigator will assess the results by adding all the marked values by the participant on VAS. Minimum and maximum values will be calculated from mean of scores on the basis of data collection results.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Aug 2025.
- Results publicationAlqutaibi AY, Alharbi AF, Alharbi AM, Karbouji GA, Dagharire EY, Aboalrejal A. Pretreatment expectations and posttreatment satisfaction with different prosthodontic treatments in a Saudi population. Saudi J Oral Sci. 2022;9(1):63-71. DOI: 10.4103/sjoralsci.sjoralsci_52_21.
- Pretreatment Expectations and Posttreatment Satisfaction with Different Prosthodontic Treatments in a Saudi PopulationLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. IPD will not be shared due to privacy and confidentiality concerns, as well as institutional policies that restrict the dissemination of identifiable health information of study participants.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Zainab Rehman, Postgraduate Resident(prostho) principal investigator
Khyber College of dentistry
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Fixed Dental Prosthesis in people with Patient Satisfaction, run by Khyber College of dentistry at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Zainab Rehman, Postgraduate Resident Prostho (03424532358, zainab.rehman13@outlook.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Assessment of Patient Satisfaction Before and After Fixed Prosthodontic Treatment (time frame: Baseline (before prosthesis placement) and one week after prosthesis delivery.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07100678, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Aug 2025.