Edentulous patients with retention and stability problems of conventional upper denture
Conditions
Interventions
Collecting 10-years follow-up data
Sponsors
University Medical Center Groningen
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - at least 18 years of age; - capable of understanding and giving informed consent; - at least one year edentulous in the maxilla and mandible; - bone dimensions at least 12 mm in height and at least 5 mm in width to reach initial stability of the implant; - sufficient interocclusal space for a bar-supported attachment system.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Excluded were patients with ASA score =III, who were smoking, with a history of radiotherapy in the head and neck region or a history of pre-prosthetic surgery or previous implant placement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Peri-implant bone level changes in 10 years | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Implant survival, restoration survival, clinical parameters, patient satisfaction | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHenny J.A. Meijer
University Medical Center Groningen
Outcome results
None listed