Digital methods for recording jaw relationships in patients with tooth loss
Restorative Comparison of Facebow and Simplified Techniques for Digital Jaw Relation Records in Treatment of Occlusal Rehabilitation
NA · Hacettepe University · NCT06982898
This study is testing two different ways to record how the upper and lower jaws fit together in patients who have lost teeth to see which method works better and makes patients happier with their dental restorations.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 14 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06982898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two different methods for recording the intermaxillary relationship in patients who have lost occlusal support. Participants will be divided into two groups: one will have their jaw relationship recorded using an intraoral scanner after bimanual manipulation, while the other will use a jaw motion tracking device following neuromuscular deprogramming. The study will assess the clinical success, efficiency, and patient satisfaction of the restorations produced from these methods. All procedures will adhere to standard dental preparation principles.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with bilateral edentulism in the maxillary posterior region and healthy dental conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, orofacial pain, or those requiring removable prostheses in the mandibular arch may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy and outcomes of prosthetic treatments for patients with occlusal support loss.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using digital methods for jaw relation recording is gaining traction, this specific comparison of techniques is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Voluntary participation after reading and understanding the informed consent form. * Age between 18 and 65 years with completed growth and development. * Healthy dental and periodontal condition. * Presence of bilateral edentulism in the maxillary posterior region leading to occlusal support loss, requiring fixed prosthetic treatment. * Fixed dentition present in the mandible. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to voluntarily participate after reading the informed consent form. * General health condition unsuitable for prosthetic treatment. * Use of removable prostheses in the mandibular arch. * Presence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, orofacial pain, or acute oral disease. * Presence of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ece Selen Koçar, DDS
- Email: ecekocar@gmail.com
- Phone: +905319666026
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.
Conditions: Prosthetic Treatment, Occlusal Analysis, Digitalism, jaw relation, digital dentistry