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Evaluation of Locator Versus TITACH Attachment for Mandibular Overdentures.

Egypt36 participantsStarted 2023-03-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this randomized controlled clinical study was to evaluate the locator and TITACH attachments used for retaining mandibular 2-implant overdentures regarding retention , bite force and implant marginal bone loss after overdenture insertion

Who can participate

Age range

55 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) Complete edentulism with adequate residual alveolar bone quantity (height and width) and quality (density) at the area between the mental foramina (confirmed by cone beam CT, I -CAT, Pennsylvania, USA), 2) All patients had Angle's class I maxilla-mandibular relation with suitable inter-arch space (verified by a tentative jaw relation), and 3) All patients complained of inadequate retention and stability of their conventional mandibular dentures. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) systemic conditions that impede Osseo-integration, such as uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis, and head and neck radiation, 2) hazardous behaviors such as smoking, bruxism, and drunkenness, 3) individuals with a history of persistent TMJ disorders or reduced neuromuscular control.

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

Retention forces were measured using a digital force-meter.

Timeframe: Baseline (at time of insertion), six months, one year after insertion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06228859

SponsorMansoura University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12

Contact for this trial

Heba W Abozaed, PhD

01091762662 heba_zeid@mans.edu.eg

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Who can participate

Age range

55 Years – 65 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.