Palatal Rugae Dentures: A New Way to Improve Satisfaction with Complete Dentures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized crossover trial compares conventional smooth-palate complete maxillary dentures with dentures that incorporate anatomically replicated palatal rugae. The goal is to see if the rugae improve patient-reported satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life. Eligible participants are adults aged 45–80 who are edentulous and seeking first-time complete maxillary dentures. Outcomes will be measured through patient-reported questionnaires and follow-up assessments to determine functional and psychosocial impacts. The study is led by the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences with collaboration from SZABMU and the Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 45-80 years.
* Completely edentulous for at least 3 months.
* Seeking new complete maxillary dentures for the first time.
* Provided written informed consent
* Motivated and compliant patients, willing to return for follow-up (helps reduce attrition bias)
* Patients with Class I maxillomandibular relationship

EXCLUSION CRITERIA

* Patients with severe systemic diseases or neuromuscular dysfunction.
* Presence of mental or auditory impairment.
* History of oral pathology, xerostomia, or ankyloglossia (tied tongue).
* Previous or experienced complete denture wearers.
* Patient with strong gag reflex

Where it's running

• School of Dentistry, SZABMU
  Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.