CompletedNot Applicable

Clinical and Microbial Study of Reinforced 3D Printed Maxillary Denture Base Resin

Egypt24 participantsStarted 2023-02-10

Plain-language summary

Statement of problem: 3D printed denture base resin is needed to reinforce Purpose: To evaluate the effects of adding nano-ZrO2 and nano-TiO2 on microbial colonization and patient satisfaction with 3D-printed maxillary complete dentures. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four patients who needed complete dentures were randomly distributed into three equal groups. Group I: Patients used maxillary complete dentures 3D printed without additives. Group II: Patients used maxillary complete dentures 3D after reinforcement by Nano-ZrO2 (0.4%) by Wt. Group III: Patients used maxillary complete dentures 3D printed after reinforcement by Nano-TiO2 (0.4%) by Wt. For microbial evaluation, a cotton swab was taken from the mucosa and the intaglio surface of maxillary dentures, and microbial colonization was evaluated by calculating the number of colony-forming units of S. aureus on mannitol salt agar plates and C. albicans on Sabouraud's dextrose agar plates after 48 hours of incubation at insertion, 6 months, 12 months and 18 months. Patient satisfaction was evaluated 15 days after insertion and at 6, 12, and 18 months. The values of microbial colonization and patient satisfaction were analyzed via repeated-measures ANOVA followed by Tukey's multiple comparison test.

Who can participate

Age range

50 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Completely edentulous patients with good local and systemic health. * Patients' ages range from 50 to 70 years old. * Must have adequate interarch space and class Ⅰ angle classification. * Must have a reasonable neuromuscular control. Patient exclusion criteria * Patients with any diseases that may affect denture construction * Patients with oral parafunctional habits. * Patients with tempromandibular disorders

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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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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

Antimicrobial effect

Timeframe: 18 months

Patient satisfaction

Timeframe: 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06921577

SponsorTanta University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-20

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