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Evaluation of Different Attachments on Implant-Retained Mandibular Overdenture.

ConditionsEdentulism in Lower JawEdentulism
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65-69
SponsorAl-Azhar University

About this trial

Patients will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Removable Prosthodontic Department. Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University..

Each patient will be assessed for eligibility and Informed consent will be obtained from patient after explanation of the treatment protocols and expected outcomes or alternative management.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

All patients' ridges should be covered with firm mucosa which is free from any signs of inflammation or ulceration.

Patients should be free from any bone disorder and exhibit adequate height and width of the residual alveolar ridge.

All patients must have sufficient inter arch space.

Disqualifiers

Patients with oral or systemic diseases.

Patients with xerostomia or excessive salivation.

Patients with parafunctional habits (bruxism or clenching).

Heavy smoker or alcoholic patients.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Novaloc attachment

    Procedure/Surgery

    upper complete dentures and lower complete overdentures. The upper complete denture will be mucosa supported and the lower complete denture will be supported and retained for all patients by two dental implants in the inter-foraminal region \& will be loaded by Novaloc attachment.

  • Equator attachment

    Procedure/Surgery

    upper complete dentures and lower complete overdentures. The upper complete denture will be mucosa supported and the lower complete denture will be supported and retained for all patients by two dental implants in the inter-foraminal region\& will be loaded by Equator attachment.

Treatment groups

10 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: controlActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: studyExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Radiographic evaluation of bone height

Radiographic evaluation of bone height around each implant and at distal extension area will be evaluated using cone beam CT (CBCT)

Time frame
at baseline, 6 and 12 months
2

Radiographic evaluation of bone density

Radiographic evaluation of bone density around implant and at distal extension area will be evaluated using cone beam CT (CBCT)

Time frame
at baseline, 6 and 12 months

Secondary outcomes

1

Pocket depth

Pocket depth will be measured using periodontal probe

Time frame
at baseline, 6 and 12 months

Other outcomes

Sponsors and contacts

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Al-Azhar University

Lead sponsor

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