Muscle Activity Evaluation of Maxillary Bilateral Bounded Partial Denture Fabricated By Bre-Flex Versus Peek

Cairo University20 enrolled

Overview

Evaluation of the muscle activity of masseter in tooth borne partial denture wearers (class III modification 1 Kennedy's classification) with two different denture base materials (Breflex and PEEK) by means of electromyograph.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Maxillary Class III Modification I Edentulous Patients

Interventions

Bre-flex maxillary partial denturePROCEDURE

Partial denture fabricated from Bre.flex material.

PEEK maxillary partial denturePROCEDURE

Partial denture fabricated from PEEK material.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 45 YearsMax age: 55 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients must have Kennedy class III modification I upper partially edentulous ridges. * The remaining teeth have good periodontal condition, with no signs of attrition or gingival recession. * All patients have skeletal Angle's class I maxillo-mandibular relationship and have sufficient interarch distance. * Free from any systemic or neuromuscular disorder that might affect chewing efficiency of masticatory muscles. * Free from any tempro-mandibular joint disorder. * The patients have good oral hygiene and low caries index. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients having abnormal habits as bruxism or clenching. * Patients having hormonal disorders as diabetes, thyroid or parathyroid hormonal diseases were not included. * Teeth with compromised bone support. * Patient with xerostomia or excessive salivation. * Patient with abnormal tongue behavior and/or size.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Muscular activity

Time frame: one month

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