Comparing patient satisfaction and dental health in maxillectomy patients using different obturator types
Official title: Patient Satisfaction & Abutment Teeth Health in Maxillectomy Patients Rehabilitated With Laser CAD CAM & Conventionally Constructed Obturators
Run by Cairo University · NCT06934551 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests which type of dental device, made with advanced technology or traditional methods, helps people who have had part of their upper jaw removed feel more comfortable and keep their teeth healthier.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 2025 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 18, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06934551 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients aged 30 to 60 years who have undergone hemi maxillectomy and have at least five natural teeth remaining.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with cognitive impairments, heavy smokers, or those who have received radiotherapy are unlikely to benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial is a randomized controlled trial that evaluates patient satisfaction and the health of abutment teeth in patients who have undergone hemi maxillectomy. Participants will be rehabilitated using two types of obturators: one made with laser polished CAD CAM technology and the other constructed using conventional methods. The study aims to determine which obturator type provides better outcomes in terms of patient comfort and dental health. By comparing these two approaches, the trial seeks to enhance rehabilitation strategies for maxillectomy patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved patient satisfaction and better dental health outcomes for individuals who have undergone maxillectomy.
How similar studies have gone: While there may be studies on obturator types, this specific comparison of laser polished CAD CAM versus conventional obturators in maxillectomy patients is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Patients with hemi maxillectomy * Sufficient number of natural teeth not less than 5 teeth * Age between 30 and 60 years * Intact soft palate Exclusion Criteria * Cognitive impairment * Heavy smokers * Patients exposed to radiotherapy
Where it's running
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.