Status:

COMPLETED

Mandibular Overdenture Clinical Trial Comparing Parallel Sided and Tapered Dental Implants

Lead Sponsor:

University of Washington

Conditions:

Dental Implants

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare two different types of dental implants which will be used to support/retain a removable denture in the edentulous mandible. Subjects will have one implant placed...

Detailed Description

Titanium dental implants have been frequently used in the rehabilitation of edentulous patients. Implants may provide adequate denture stability, improve oral function and oral health related quality ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Be between 20 and 75 years of age
  • Be edentulous and have both upper and lower complete dentures
  • Present with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or ASA II and no medical contraindications to implant treatment
  • Have adequate bone volume for placement of one (1) 4.0 mm diameter titanium dental implant with a minimum length of 10 mm in the symphyseal area (=midline) of the anterior mandible
  • Show absence of pathology such as cysts, infections in the gum tissue or bone and remaining roots.
  • Be able to understand the procedures and have a jaw opening range of 30 mm or more

Exclusion

  • Ongoing chemotherapy
  • Previous radiation to head/neck
  • Ongoing corticosteroid medication
  • Ongoing blood thinner medication
  • Ongoing medication with psychopharmacological drugs
  • History of alcohol/drug abuse
  • Remaining teeth/root tips
  • Poor quality /fractured/severely worn dentures that cannot be modified to fit the implant
  • Jaw opening range less than 30 mm

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 15 2012

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 3 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

48 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03272828

Start Date

June 15 2012

End Date

August 3 2023

Last Update

January 9 2024

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the Regional Research Clinic, School of Dentistry at the University of Washington

Seattle, Washington, United States, 98025