Randomized Study For Minimally Invasive Splinted Implants

University of Concepcion, Chile43 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a integrated system for inserting two splinted minimally-invasive implants, to retain mandibular over dentures, on the quality of life of edentulous patients.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Jaw, Edentulous

Interventions

Integrated system to insert two splinted (bar) mini dental implants for mandibular overdentureDEVICE

DentureOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Edentulous * Men and women * Between 45 and 90 years of age * Who had a persistent loss of stability and retention of their conventional mandibular dentures * Without temporomandibular disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Uncontrolled systemic disease (eg, hypertension, diabetes) * Severe osteoporosis (bone mineral density \> 2.5 SD below the young adult reference mean, plus 1 or more fragility fractures) and/or taking bisphosphonates * Mental disorders * Who had received radiotherapy in the 18 months prior to the trial

Locations (1)

University of Concepción

Concepción, Región Del Bio Bio, Chile

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in Quality of Life

Quality of life was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) for assessing health-related quality of life in edentulous adults (EDENT) scale with 19 items.

Time frame: One year

Secondary Outcomes

Incidence of complications

Complications: infection, implant failure, presence of signs and symptoms of peri-implant mucositis.

Time frame: Two years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.