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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12605000652673
ACTRN12605000652673CompletedPhase 1

A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial using Mandibular Bilateral Distal Extension Removable Implant Partial Dentures to Resolve Partial Tooth Loss.

International Team for Implantology Research Foundation, Switzerland0 sites72 target enrollmentStarted: October 18, 2005Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 1
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
72

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
30 Years to 80 Years (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1. be categorised as being in one of three categories of patient edentulism (Class I, II or III) as defined by the American College of Prosthodontists (McGarry et al. 2002).2. an edentulous maxilla, and a Kennedy Classification I mandibular arch with healthy periodontal tissues around the natural teeth. They should be having difficulty wearing their existing mandibular partial denture opposing the maxillary complete denture; exacerbated with on-going residual ridge resorption. 3. With sufficient bone volume in the posterior mandible to receive two implants of at least 8-10mm in length and 4.1mm in diameter; 4. having suitable bone quality as assessed radiographically (Lekholm & Zarb 1985). 5. have sufficient bone volume to fulfil one of the Cawood & Howell (1988) residual ridge classifications, except Class VI.

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1. patients with a Class IV category of American College of Prosthodontists classification of partial edentulism (McGarry et al. 2002).2. physical and mental disabilities which interfere with the maintenance of implants or removal of the RPD's.

Investigators

Sponsor
International Team for Implantology Research Foundation, Switzerland

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