CompletedNot Applicable

Patient Satisfaction for Digital Versus Conventional Maxillary Obturator

Egypt10 participantsStarted 2022-04-01

Plain-language summary

Evidence regarding the performance of digital obturators totally fabricated using 3D printing is insufficient. This prospective randomized crossover study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction with conventional maxillary obturator and totally full digitally fabricated obturator. Patient satisfaction was evaluated using two scales: The Obturator Functioning Scale" and "The Patient and operator-centered outcomes were assessed through two visual analog scale (VAS) questionnaires.

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with hemimaxillectomy defect (Aramany class 1) * almost edentulous mandible with healthy remaining teeth, * mouth opening is not less than 25 mm, intact soft palate * participants were not exposed to radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the previous year Exclusion Criteria: * patients with physical or mental disorders. * patients still receiving radio or chemotherapy

What they're measuring

obturator functioning scale

Timeframe: 6 months

patient outcome the treatment time, on the self-perception of the applied impression protocol in terms of general convenience, anxiety, taste, nausea sensation and possible pain sensation.

Timeframe: 6 months

operator outcome

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05920811

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-05-01

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