Retention of Three Different Types of Telescopic Attachments (NCT06632548) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Retention of Three Different Types of Telescopic Attachments
Egypt30 participantsStarted 2022-08-30
Plain-language summary
This study was conducted on thirty patients. These patients were divided into three groups in a random manner to compare the retention forces between three different types of secondary crowns used to stabilize two implant mandibular overdentures. in all groups the primary coping was fabricated from milled titanium while the secondary coping was milled titanium in first group ,3D printed cobalt chromium in the second group and milled poly ether ketone ketone in the third group the retention forces was measured using forcemeter immediately after insertion and after 3,6, months
Who can participate
Age range
55 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. un-satisfaction with the retention of mandibular dentures due to mandibular ridge atrophy and desired to have more stable prosthesis,
. sufficient remaining bone in height, width and thickness in the interforaminal area to allow installation of at least 3.5mm diameter implants.
. Adequate amount of interarch space of at least 12mm from the occlusal plane of the mandibular denture to the mucosa of the ridge. Patients with the 4- age range 55 to 75 years.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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retention forces
Timeframe: from insertion time up to one year follow up