The effectiveness of Denture Adhesive in the patients with dry mouth

Phase 4

• Conditions: Edentlism; Dry mouth

• Registration Number: JPRN-jRCTs012190005
• Lead Sponsor: Okada Kazutaka

Brief Summary

We found that the use of "Pitatto kaiteki gel" had improved the moisture content on the dorsal surface of the tongue.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-07-31
• Study Completion: 2021-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 17 October 2023
• Results First Posted: 2030-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 14

Inclusion Criteria

Complete denture wearers
1. Over 20 years old when informed consent is obtained
2. Inserted a denture before 3 months or more and do not need correction of denture form or occlusal contact
3. Not sufficient satisfaction about the use of dentures
4. Less than 28 oral mucous membrane water content or less than 50 VAS score about dry mouth
5. Written informed consent is obtained after sufficient explanation and full understanding
6. Patients who have never used denture adhiesive within three months before obtaining consent

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients who has a history of hypersensitivity to denture adhesive
2. Patients who has symptoms such as ulcer or pain in mucosa under dentures
3. Patients with dysphagia
4. Patients with jaw defects
5. Patients who can not maintain dentures by themselves
6. Patients who have difficulty meeting their ongoing visits
7. Other reason for inadequacy to admit this study judged by principal investigator or coinvestigators

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified