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To check fit of upper denture and its effect on palatal tissue using two methods to establish seal in completely edentulous patients

Comparative Evaluation of effect of Two Methods of establishing Posterior Palatal Seal in Maxillary Complete Denture on the Retention and Post-Palatal Tissue Changes After Denture Insertion: A Randomised Clinical Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/04/032679
Enrollment
17
Registered
2021-04-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K069- Disorder of gingiva and edentulousalveolar ridge, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Compograph aided PPS technique: The tray with the spacer extending on the PPS region shall be border moulded. Spacer wax shall be removed and a final impression shall be made. Further c
3A Medes) is adapted by using a vacuum forming machine (Easy-Vac
3A Medes) on the master cast. The anterior and posterior vibrating line on the soft palate is located using Winklerâ??s technique and delineated by using an indelible pencil (Staedtler
Nozomi). The thermoplastic sheet template is now placed intraorally to transfer the markings of the anterior and posterior vibrating lines. These will then be outlined using a black permanent marker (
Camlin). Holes will then be drilled in the sheet such that the head of compograph is inserted through them easily. Care shall be taken to place these guide holes as close as possible without tearing t

Sponsors

Dr Riddhi Lalan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Completely edentulous participants requiring removable complete dentures Patients with Type A Maxillary residual ridge morphology and Class I Complete edentulism based on the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) classification Absence of any systemic disease that produce oral manifestations

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with implants or overdenture abutments in upper arch. Patients with maxillary edentulous ridges with no anterior and/or posterior undercuts Patients with excessive gag reflex. Patients with reduced salivary flow or having xerostomia Patients with known allergy to denture base material Presence of physical or psychological ailment that precludes recall visits like physically handicap Patients who have V shaped palatal vault Patients having any surgical or congenital maxillary defects Patients who are not willing to sign the consent form

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical retentionTimepoint: On day of denture insertion and 7th day

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical evaluation of soft tissue in palatal areaTimepoint: On day of denture insertion and 7th day

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Riddhi Lalan

K. M. Shah Dental College

rajeshsethu77academics@gmail.com9725038434

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026