Comparing digital and conventional temporary dentures for oral health
Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Retention in Digitally Versus Conventionally Fabricated Flexible Removable Partial Dentures in Maxillary Class III Modification 1 Patients: A Cross-over Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing whether temporary dentures made with digital methods are better for oral health and fit than those made using traditional methods for people who need them while waiting for permanent solutions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 13 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT06106243 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the differences in oral health-related quality of life and retention between digitally fabricated temporary removable partial dentures (RDPs) and those made using conventional methods. Participants will include patients with specific types of partial edentulism who require temporary dentures for aesthetic or transitional purposes. The study will measure retention values intraorally to assess the effectiveness of the two denture fabrication methods. The goal is to determine if the digital approach offers significant advantages over traditional techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are maxillary Class III partially edentulous patients aged 30-55 who need temporary dentures for aesthetic reasons or as interim solutions.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, xerostomia, or those with significant oral health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved temporary denture options that enhance patient comfort and satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of digital fabrication in dentistry is gaining traction, this specific comparison of digital versus conventional temporary dentures is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Maxillary Class III, modification I partially edentulous patients that enables measuring the retention values intraorally without denture rotation. * Fully dentulous or partially edentulous opposing mandibular arch. * Patients that require temporary partial dentures for aesthetic reasons or as an interim denture during mouth rehabilitation treatment or after implant placement. * Age range (30-55 years). * Cooperative patients that are willing to attend all follow-up periods. * Patients with healthy attached mucosa of appropriate thickness free from any inflammation. * Patients with healthy abutments and healthy periodontium and no more than grade I mobility. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Parkinson's disease * Patients with xerostomia. * Patients with a history of allergy to dentures made of resins. * Patients with pathological changes of residual ridges as recurrent or persistent ulcers, osteomyelitis and infections. * Patients with large irregular bony exostosis. * Patients with medical or psychological conditions as physical disability or mental retardation that hinder cooperation in the follow up visits and answering the questionnaires.
Where this trial is running
Giza
- Faculty of dentistry , Cairo university — Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Medhat Abdelaziz, MSC
- Email: dr.medhatsameh@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201094023661
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.