Effects of removable dentures in patients over 60
Examining the Effects of Removable Denture on Behavior and Cognitive Skills in Geriatric Patients
This study looks at how getting new removable dentures affects the oral health and satisfaction of people over 60.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Vezneciler) |
| Trial ID | NCT06688669 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the effects of removable dentures on patients aged 60 and older who require new dentures. Participants will be assessed before and after receiving either complete or partial dentures, using various tests including the Mini-Mental State Examination and Oral Functional Capacity scoring. The study aims to evaluate the impact of removable dentures on patients' oral health and satisfaction through standardized questionnaires. No interventions will be made during the prosthetic treatment process, allowing for a natural assessment of outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals over 60 who need new removable dentures and have no significant health conditions that would impede their ability to participate.
Not a fit: Patients under 60 or those who do not require new removable dentures will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of how removable dentures improve the quality of life for older adults.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored denture impacts, this specific observational approach focusing on older adults without prior denture use is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 60 * No systemic condition that would prevent the fabrication of removable dentures * Need for new removable dentures for both jaws * Ability to read and understand the questions in the tests and surveys * No barriers to communication or self-expression * No significant physical disability affecting functionality * No history of cancer or surgical operation in the head and neck region * No conditions or medications that could limit test performance (e.g., Parkinson's disease) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 60 * Patients who do not require new removable dentures * Patients whose missing teeth can be restored with fixed prosthetic restorations and who do not need removable dentures * Patients who are illiterate * Patients with systemic conditions that prevent the fabrication of removable dentures * Patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease that could restrict test performance or who use medications with side effects causing unwanted convulsions * Patients with significant balance issues, who frequently lose balance while walking * Geriatric patients with temporary or permanent memory loss * Patients with any history of cancer in the head and neck region * Patients with severe difficulty in communication and self-expression * Patients who are not willing to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Vezneciler
- Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry — Istanbul, Vezneciler, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Berk Bilgen, PhD. DDS. Research Assistant
- Email: berk.bilgen@istanbul.edu.tr
- Phone: +905385492774
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.