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Using Digital Technology Versus Conventional Relining Procedure for Correction of Loose Maxillary Complete Denture

Egypt12 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the use of computer added designning / computer added manufacturing (CAD/ CAM ) technology versus conventional relining procedure for treating ill-fitted loose maxillary complete denture and its effect on patient satisfaction, denture retention, and denture adaptation to oral tissues.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with completely edentulous maxillary and mandibular ridges with a normal skeletal relationship (class I) have a moderate-to-highly well-rounded maxillary edentulous ridge without severe undercuts to minimize the effect of undercuts on retention values. * Patients' main complaint was a loose or "falling" denture, but with proper esthetics, centric relation and the correct vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with significant skeletal problems (class II or III) or who went through severe osseous surgery or any hereditary or acquired osseous abnormality find it challenging to place the denture properly on the supporting ridge. * If the patient suffers from xerostomia, excessive flabby ridges, any pathology of the oral mucosa, or any inflammatory changes, candidiasis, hyperplasia, neurological disorders and malignancies * If the denture creates a major speech problem, poor esthetics, or an unsatisfactory jaw relationship.

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

patient satisfaction using questionnaire

Timeframe: two week

denture retention

Timeframe: two weeks

denture adaptation to oral tissues

Timeframe: at the time of denture insertion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06366321

SponsorBritish University In Egypt

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-23

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