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Simplified vs. Conventional Methods for Complete Denture Fabrication

NCT01230320 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2016-08-11

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Summary

BACKGROUND: The fabrication of complete dentures traditionally involves a series of complex technical procedures. Those procedures include two impressions for each jaw, the registration of the relationship between the upper teeth and the patient's head and usually two appointments for tooth try-in. However, recent studies have questioned the real need for such complex procedures. Simplified methods could have similar results if compared with conventional ones, and dentures would be delivered faster and with lower costs.

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to compare the effectiveness complete dentures fabricated with a simplified or conventional method.

METHODS: Eighty edentulous patients who requested treatment by maxillary and mandibular complete denture in a public dental clinic inside the University of Sao Paulo - Ribeirão Preto Dental School will be randomly divided into two groups. Group S will receive new dentures fabricated by a simplified method, whereas Group C will received new dentures according to a conventional method. Participants will complete a questionnaire for denture satisfaction and the oral health-related quality of life, 3 and 6 months after treatment. At the same time, a specialist in dental prostheses will evaluate the quality of new dentures.

Conditions

  • Edentulous Mouth
  • Edentulous Jaw

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Denture fabrication technique

Sequence of procedures involved with the fabrication of conventional complete dentures. Examples of common procedures are: 1. the reproduction of denture-bearing tissues by means of impression techniques and casts; 2. the registration of maxillo-mandibular relations; 3. try-in of artificial teeth and carved denture bases.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

    collaborator OTHER_GOV

  • University of Sao Paulo

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Raphael F de Souza, DDS, PhD · University of Sao Paulo

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-10-31
Primary Completion
2012-07-31
Completion
2014-12-31

Countries

  • Brazil

Study Locations

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