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3D-printed Implant Overdentures

Clinical Evaluation of Implant Overdentures Fabricated Using 3D -Printing Technology Versus Conventional Fabrication Technique: A Randomized Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04569929
Enrollment
14
Registered
2020-09-30
Start date
2019-01-01
Completion date
2020-08-10
Last updated
2020-12-16

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Conditions

Edentulous Mouth

Brief summary

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) was designed. Fourteen completely edentulous participants were randomly allocated into two equal groups. All participants received two implants in the inter-foraminal area with ball attachments. Participants in the control group were rehabilitated with conventionally manufactured Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) maxillary complete denture and mandibular implant overdentures while participants in intervention group received digital light processed (DLP)-printed photo-polymerizable PMMA Nextdent maxillary complete denture and mandibular implant overdentures. Follow-up appointments were scheduled at 3,6, and 12 months where data of Oral Health Impact Profile 19(OHIPEDENT19) was used to assess the OHRQoL (oral health related quality of life). In addition, denture retention was measured using digital force gauge device. Data were collected and statistically analyzed.

Interventions

OTHER(DLP)-printed photo-polymerizable PMMA Nextdent mandibular implant overdenture

The bite registration records with their corresponding master casts were digitalized using an extra oral desktop 3D scanner (3shape D850) and then stored as standard triangulation language (STL) files (Figure 1). The STL files were then imported to Dental system PREMIUM3 design software (3Shape Dental System 2018) for model analysis, surveying and blocking out, designing full permanent denture bases, and for virtual teeth set-up following the recorded inter-arch space

Sponsors

October University for Modern Sciences and Arts
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
60 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* completely edentulous * ranging in age from 50 to 65 years * Angle's class I skeletal relationship, normal facial symmetry. * Adequate quantity of bone (class IV -VI ) and quality (classes 1 - 3 ) in the mandibular inter-foraminal area to accommodate standard implants of at least 11 mm length and 3.7 mm diameter * appropriate inter-arch space of at least 15 mm (class I ) to accept all types of tested dentures

Exclusion criteria

Metabolic disorders affecting osseointegration such as hepatic disorders * osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus. * Temporomandibular disorders, anticoagulant therapy or bleeding disorders * sharp mandibular residual ridge or flabby tissues * neuromuscular disorders, and class II and III Angle's classification skeletal relationship * Smokers and patients on chemotherapy or radiotherapy or suffering from psychiatric conditions

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
. OHRQoL (oral health related quality of life)12 monthsOral Health Impact Profile 19 (OHIPEDENT19) was used to assess the OHRQoL (oral health related quality of life). The questionnaire was translated to Arabic and validated (S2).24 The profile consisted of 19 questions each with score 0 to 4 (impaired) on Likert scale; accordingly, for each patient the minimum score was 0 and maximum score was 76.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overdentures' retention12 monthsThe retention was measured at baseline (day of delivery), three months thereafter, after six months then after 12m by a digital force gauge device (Extech's Model 475055 Digital Force Gauge FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.) that measures tension or compression force (pull/push) to values of up to 980 Newton.25 The snap hook of the device engaged a screw fixed to the geometric center of denture bases using self-cure acrylic resin. Then pulling action was applied till the denture separation recording the amount of retention in Newton.

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026