Precision of fit of implant-supported dental restorations Oral Health Dental restorations
Conditions
Interventions
Two dental implants will be placed in the patients' edentulous sites and restored with a fixed prosthesis (measurement restoration). The design of the pontic area will allow for a strain gauge to be p
Sponsors
ITI Foundation (Switzerland)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Partially edentulous, healthy patients (any age, either sex) who have been treatment planned to receive an implant-supported multi-unit fixed dental restoration in one or two quadrants.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications for dental implants (e.g., craniofacial growth is not finished) 2. Impaired general health 3. Diseases and medications affecting bone quality 4. Untreated periodontal disease 5. Insufficient bone volume for implant placement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Trend in strain development for each restoration over time. Strain measurements will be done in each patient every 4 weeks for a period of 6 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Differences in strain development between fit and misfit group. Strain measurements will be done in each patient every 4 weeks for a period of 6 months. | — |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed