Dental Implant Care and Oral Hygiene Practices (NCT03497065) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Dental Implant Care and Oral Hygiene Practices
Singapore79 participantsStarted 2017-04-01
Plain-language summary
Objective: This study investigated how patients' knowledge, attitude, and perceptions influence their oral hygiene practices as well as peri-implant health. Materials and Methods: Participants with single implant crowns placed in 2007-2011 completed a questionnaire that examined their knowledge, attitude, and perceptions on oral hygiene practices and peri-implant health before receiving a periodontal examination, prophylaxis, and oral hygiene education. Clinical parameters recorded were peri-implant probing depths and plaque index, width of keratinized mucosa, implant crown characteristics, reason for tooth loss, and diagnosis of peri-implant health.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* English speaking patient
* Aged 21 years old or above
* Received at least 1 implant-supported single crown from NUH in the year 2007-2011 (in functional loading for at least 5 years)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Implant is used to restore overdentures or multi-unit restorations such as splinted crowns, fixed partial dentures, and cantilevers.
* Pregnant/lactating women
* Parkinson's disease or any other debilitating diseases
* Physical or mental disabilities that may impair oral hygiene practices
* Poorly controlled diabetes
* Heavy smoker (10 or more cigarettes per day)
* Radiation therapy in head and neck region
* HIV, TB, hepatitis or other infectious diseases
* Drug and alcohol abuse
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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qualitative assessment of patient's knowledge on care and maintenance of dental implants using a questionnaire based on a 5 point Likert scale
Timeframe: 1 day
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03497065
SponsorNational University Health System, Singapore