Smart digital workflow for creating removable partial dentures
A Smart Digital Workflow Towards High Precision and Through-Put Production for Removable Partial Dentures
NA · National Dental Centre, Singapore · NCT06273449
This study is testing a new smart software that helps dentists create better and faster removable partial dentures for people missing some teeth.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 141 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Dental Centre, Singapore (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Singapore) |
| Trial ID | NCT06273449 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to improve the fabrication process of removable partial dentures (RPDs) for patients with partial-edentulism by utilizing an intelligent design software called SmartRPD. The software generates a metal framework design based on digital scans of patients' oral profiles, allowing for immediate analysis and design adjustments by dentists. The process aims to enhance accuracy, reduce time and labor, and meet the increasing demand for RPDs among the aging population. The final designs are then prepared for 3D printing, streamlining the production of RPDs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals over 21 years old who are medically fit and have prior experience with dentures, specifically those with partial edentulism and stable occlusion.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of maladaptation to denture use or those with maxillofacial or mandible bone defects may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance the quality of life for patients by providing more accurate and efficient denture solutions.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using digital workflows in dentistry is gaining traction, this specific application for RPDs is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * above the age of 21 years' old * medically fit * with prior denture experience * either maxillary or mandible partial dentate * partial edentulism with stable occlusion Exclusion Criteria: * History of maladaptation to denture use * With maxillofacial or mandible bone defect(s) * Known allergic reaction to cobalt chromium metal
Where this trial is running
Singapore
- National Dental Centre Singapore — Singapore, Singapore (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jobeth Lim Kar Yee
- Email: jobeth.lim.kar.yee@ndcs.com.sg
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: Partial-edentulism