Porcelain-fused-to-metal Versus Zirconia Implant- Supported in Mandibular Kennedy Class II (NCT06150768) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Porcelain-fused-to-metal Versus Zirconia Implant- Supported in Mandibular Kennedy Class II
Egypt33 participantsStarted 2023-11-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare biting force and patient satisfaction in three groups. Patients in the control group number one will receive a CoCr removable partial denture, and in the other two groups, implants will be inserted to restore missed posterior teeth (second mandibular premolar and second mandibular molar) in the span area. After three months, implants will be loaded with three units of anatomical PFM-fixed partial dentures in group number two, while in group number three, implants will be loaded with three units of anatomical Zirconia-fixed partial dentures. Biting force will be measured bilaterally at the time of delivery of the removable partial denture and delivery of fixed partial dentures after two, four, and six months. Patient satisfaction will be assessed through a quality-of life questionnaire at the six-months recall appointment
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Kennedy Class II mandibular arch where the last standing abutment is the first premolar, opposed by a fully dentate maxilla (either natural dentition or fixed prostheses).
* A minimum of 12 millimeters of bone height above the inferior alveolar canal diagnosed from the pre-operative cone beam CT.
* Sufficient inter-arch space to accommodate the implant supported fixed partial denture.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with bone or mucosal diseases.
* Heavy smokers.
* Patients with uncontrolled metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus.
* Patients with parafunctional habits.
* Patients with conditions that might complicate the treatment, such as: severe gag reflex, limited mouth opening.
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?
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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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Evaluation of biting force
Timeframe: Biting force will be measured by newtons unit per minute using a biting force sensor for both the intact and restored sides at the time of delivery of the removable partial denture ( baseline ) and at loading of implants, after 2, 4, and 6 months.