Using PEEK for Removable Partial Dentures
Official title: Clinical Performance of Removable Partial Dentures With Clasps Made of PEEK
Run by University Hospital Heidelberg · NCT06191107 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if removable partial dentures made from a special material called PEEK can improve the quality of life for people with missing teeth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Heidelberg Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Heidelberg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 2026 |
| Study ends | November 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 13, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06191107 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults who require a clasp-anchored removable partial denture due to tooth loss.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are minors, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have severe general illnesses or allergies to the materials used will not 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 evaluates the effectiveness of removable partial dentures made from polyetheretherketone (PEEK) in patients with tooth loss. A total of 25 patients at two centers will receive these dentures and will be monitored over a three-year period for any technical or biological complications. Additionally, participants will be surveyed regarding their oral health-related quality of life to assess the impact of the dentures on their daily lives.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the quality of life for patients with tooth loss by providing a more effective and comfortable denture option.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of PEEK in dental applications is gaining interest, this specific approach to removable partial dentures is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Indication for a clasp-anchored removable partial denture Exclusion Criteria: * Minors and adults unable to give consent * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Severe general illnesses * Allergies or other intolerances to one of the materials used (PEEK, PMMA) * Suspicion of lack of compliance
Where it's running
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University Hospital Heidelberg, Department of Prosthodontics
Heidelberg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas Stober, Assoc. Prof.
- Email: thomas.stober@med.uni-heidelberg.de
- Phone: 004962215636048
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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.