Atrophy of the alveolar residual ridge
Conditions
Interventions
A total of 16 total edentulous patients diagnosed with atrophic maxilla will receive the installation of 4 dental implants in the edentulous maxilla according to the All-on-4 surgical protocol (Neo-ar
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Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of both gender in a balanced number without age criteria; totally edentulous patients rehabilitated with mandibular overdentures and upper complete dentures with maxillary bone atrophy, instability and/or dissatisfaction with their upper complete denture; no self-reported systemic health problems; do not use any medication in the last 3 months that affects the immune response; adequate bone quality and availability without the need of bone graft
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Volunteers with uncontrolled diabetes or hypertension; hemorrhagic disorders; serious systemic diseases; compromised immune system; history of radiotherapy in the head or neck
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical performance of straight and angled implants measured by peri-implant health indicators, marginal bone loss, stability, success and survival of implants during 5 years. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of the pro and anti-inflammatory cytokine release profile of implants during the healing process and annual follow-up for 5 years. ;Assessment of masticatory function via masticatory performance test, swallowing threshold and bite force assessments for 5 years. ;Assessment of satisfaction and quality of life related to oral health using Dental Impact on Daily Living (DIDL) and OHIP-Edent questionaries for 5 years. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactFernanda Faot
Universidade Federal de Pelotas
Outcome results
None listed