Prosthesis User
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aimed to evaluate patient satisfaction and OHRQL using two pick-up methods for locator retained mandibular overdenture
Interventions
In this crossover study, the patients received overdentures with two successive different pick-up techniques for the locator retentive caps; each technique was evaluated for patient satisfaction with blue and pink retentive inserts.
Sponsors
Study design
Intervention model description
Group I: Ten overdentures with locator retentive caps and blue inserts were picked up by the indirect method. Group II: Ten overdentures with locator retentive caps and pink inserts were picked up by the indirect method. Group III: Ten overdentures with locator retentive caps and blue inserts were picked up by the direct method. Group IV: Ten overdentures with locator retentive caps and pink inserts were picked up by the direct method.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 1\. All selected patients will have two implants placed in the mandibular interforaminal region. 2\. All selected patients have a healthy mucosa and have no clinical complications. 3\. All patients are cooperative and approve of the proposed treatment protocol
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. Patients who refuse to participate in the study 2.Patients who need implant placement as a result of previous implant failure
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| patient satisfaction | One year | patient satisfaction was recorded using score system on a scale from 0 to 100 |
| oral health related quality of life | one year | Oral health related quality of life was evaluated by using scoring system |
Countries
Egypt