Oral Health-Related Quality of Life, Partial Edentulism
Conditions
Keywords
CAD/CAM, Digital metallic RPD, patient centered outcomes, 3D printing, PEEK, OHIP-14
Brief summary
The aim of this study was to compare CAD Poly ether ether ketone (PEEK) RPD to CAD metallic RPD in treating partial edentulism in terms of Oral health related quality of life
Interventions
Indirectly CAD/CAM produced PEEK framework
Indirectly CAD/CAM produced metallic RPD
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients with bilateral free end saddles in the mandible (Kennedy class I) with the last standing abutment second premolar * Opposing dentition is fully intact or restored to be intact * Adequate inter-arch space of at least 7mm * Angle's class I maxilla-mandibular relationship * Patients with no periodontal disease and good oral hygiene * Cooperative patients showing motivation to follow-up
Exclusion criteria
* Periodontal affection of the abutment teeth * Skeletal mal-relationship * Unmotivated patients to maintain adequate oral hygiene and to follow up---- ---- Patients with neuro-mascular disorders * Systemic disease affecting periodontal health like uncontrolled diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) | 2 years | measured by Oral Health Impact Profile- 14 Minimum score 0 , Maximum score 56 higher scores indicate worse OHRQoL |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cost effectiveness | 1 year | measured from OHRQoL as effect of treatment |
Countries
Egypt