Evaluation of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life In Patients With Conventional Complete Dentures… (NCT07080164) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Oral Health-Related Quality of Life In Patients With Conventional Complete Dentures Versus Mini-Implant Retained Overdentures: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Egypt24 participantsStarted 2025-11-01
Plain-language summary
Mini-implants have emerged as a practical and less invasive solution for the rehabilitation of edentulous mandibles, offering reduced surgical complexity, lower cost, and faster healing compared to conventional implants. These advantages make them especially suitable for elderly patients or those with systemic health concerns or limited bone volume. Despite their growing clinical use, evidence from well-designed randomized controlled trials evaluating the impact of mini-implant-retained overdentures on patients' oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is still scarce. Establishing this evidence is crucial for guiding treatment decisions in resource-constrained settings and improving the standard of care for edentulous individuals. This research aims to provide high-quality data on the effectiveness of mini-implants in improving OHRQoL, as measured by OHIP-14, compared to conventional dentures./
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Completely edentulous mandible for a minimum period of 6 months Adult patients capable of understanding, cooperating, and providing informed consent Sufficient bone volume and interarch space in the anterior mandible to accommodate two mini-implants and overdenture attachments Good general health permitting minor oral surgical procedures Willingness to undergo follow-up visits and comply with study protocols
Exclusion Criteria:
* Systemic medical conditions that preclude implant surgery, including poorly controlled chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus or disorders affecting bone metabolism.
Patients taking medications known to affect bone metabolism (e.g., bisphosphonates, corticosteroids) Patients with physical or mental disabilities that impair oral hygiene maintenance or compliance Heavy smokers (\>10 cigarettes/day) Individuals unable or unwilling to attend scheduled follow-up or participate throughout the study duration Patients who can receive standard implants with no anatomical limitations
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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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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