RecruitingNot Applicable

A Smart Digital Workflow Towards High Precision and Through-Put Production for Removable Partial Dentures

Singapore141 participantsStarted 2022-12-29

Plain-language summary

Tooth loss is a major chronic problem in dentistry and edentulous elderly endures poorer quality of life worldwide. Removable partial dentures (RPDs) are the most widely accepted and cost-effective treatment for patients to restore oral functions. RPDs contain three components including the metal framework, denture base and acrylic teeth. Conventionally, RPD fabrication involves tedious clinical and dental laboratory procedures and is time consuming, labour-intensive, and often imprecise, therefore incapable of meeting the growing demands of RPD by an ageing population. The challenges to achieve a high quality and high-throughput RPD service lie in three aspects: 1) accuracy in capturing oral profile; 2) immediate oral information analysis and device design, and 3) automation in production.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * above the age of 21 years' old * medically fit * with prior denture experience * either maxillary or mandible partial dentate * partial edentulism with stable occlusion Exclusion Criteria: * History of maladaptation to denture use * With maxillofacial or mandible bone defect(s) * Known allergic reaction to cobalt chromium metal

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

Evaluation of Precision in Fabricated Metal Frameworks Across Three Workflows

Timeframe: Assessed at the end of the study period, up to 14 months

Comparison of Patient Satisfaction with RPD Prostheses Fabricated Using Three Workflows

Timeframe: From date of randomization during first visit till 3rd follow up visit, assessed up to 14 months

Comparison of Fabrication Cost and Time Across Three Workflows

Timeframe: Assessed at the end of the study period, up to 14 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06273449

SponsorNational Dental Centre, Singapore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

Contact for this trial

Jobeth Lim Kar Yee

jobeth.lim.kar.yee@ndcs.com.sg

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

21 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.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of Precision in Fabricated Metal Frameworks Across Three Workflows

Timeframe: Assessed at the end of the study period, up to 14 months

Comparison of Patient Satisfaction with RPD Prostheses Fabricated Using Three Workflows

Timeframe: From date of randomization during first visit till 3rd follow up visit, assessed up to 14 months

Comparison of Fabrication Cost and Time Across Three Workflows

Timeframe: Assessed at the end of the study period, up to 14 months