edentulism
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: All patients will receive three implants in the edentulous mandible, which are loaded at different times. After two months of submerged healing, the first implant will be connected to the den
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein Campus Kiel
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: edentulous maxilla and mandible with no contraindication for implant placement. technically acceptable complete dentures in mandible and maxilla. A patient who feels there is adequate retention and stability in current maxillary denture but is unsatisfied with the retention and/or stability of the current mandibular denture. Current dentures have been worn for at least three months to allow for adaptation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Contraindication for implant placement, Technically insufficient dentures, Residual teeth or implants in the maxilla or mandible
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Enhancement of the chewing efficiency, measured by the objective masticatory performance three months after loading of a different number of implants. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Oral Health related quality of life is measured by a questionnaire three months after loading each additional implant. Patients’ denture satisfaction is measured by a VAS questionnaire three months after loading each additional implant. Prothetic complications will be documented continuously throughout the clinical trial. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactNicole Passia
Klinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik, Propädeutik und WerkstoffkundeUniversitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel
Outcome results
None listed