Masticatory Efficiency, Bite Force, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Rehabilitated With … (NCT07639112) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Masticatory Efficiency, Bite Force, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Rehabilitated With Complete and Partial Dentures Supported by Teeth, Mini-Implants, or Conventional Implants
Croatia240 participantsStarted 2025-06-14
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate masticatory efficiency, bite force, and patient-reported outcomes in edentulous and partially edentulous patients rehabilitated with different removable prosthodontic treatment modalities. The study includes both cross-sectional and longitudinal components. The cross-sectional component will compare patients wearing conventional complete dentures, conventional removable partial dentures, mini-implant-retained overdentures, conventional implant-retained overdentures, and implant-assisted removable partial dentures. The longitudinal component will assess changes in masticatory performance, bite force, and patient-reported outcomes following prosthodontic rehabilitation and adaptation over time.
The study seeks to determine whether implant-assisted treatment options provide superior functional outcomes, oral health-related quality of life, and patient satisfaction compared with conventional removable prostheses.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 years or older.
* Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.
* Wearing the respective prosthodontic restoration for at least 6 months (cross-sectional component).
* Planned rehabilitation with one of the investigated prosthodontic treatment modalities (longitudinal component).
* Ability to perform masticatory tests and complete questionnaires.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe cognitive impairment or inability to complete questionnaires.
* Neurological or muscular disorders affecting mastication.
* Acute oral infections or untreated oral pathology.
* Severe temporomandibular disorders causing pain or functional limitation.
* Implant or prosthesis failure requiring immediate treatment.
* Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, could affect study participation or outcome assessment.
Exclusion Criteria:
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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
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Masticatory Efficiency
Timeframe: Cross-sectional component: at study enrollment. Longitudinal component: baseline (before treatment), prosthesis delivery, 3 months, and 12 months after treatment.