Conventional dentures can be uncomfortable and limit oral functionality due to the polished surfaces covering the palate and rugae areas. A randomized crossover clinical trial was conducted to compare patients' satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life when using dentures with an acrylic or metal palate. The study aimed to determine whether an acrylic palate would provide better sensory feedback and improved oral function. Participants wore each denture and completed a questionnaire. The study's results have implications for the design of complete dentures, as they highlight the importance of considering patient experiences and feedback when selecting materials. By prioritizing patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life, dental professionals can enhance denture treatments' effectiveness and improve patients' quality of life.
Conventional dentures have long been criticized for their discomfort and limitations in oral functionality, primarily attributed to the polished surfaces covering the palate and rugae areas. To address these concerns, a rigorous randomized crossover clinical trial was meticulously conducted to compare the subjective experiences of patients wearing dentures with either an acrylic or metal palate. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate patients' satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life while wearing dentures with different palate materials. Specifically, researchers sought to ascertain whether the use of an acrylic palate could offer superior sensory feedback and enhance overall oral function compared to traditional metal palates. Participants enrolled in the study were required to wear both types of dentures consecutively and subsequently complete a comprehensive questionnaire designed to capture their subjective experiences and perceptions. The questionnaire encompassed various aspects, including comfort, ease of speech, ability to chew and swallow, and overall satisfaction with the dentures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
30
Complete denture with a metallic Co-Cr casted palatal material
Complete denture with an acrylic palatal material
University of Jordan Hospital
Amman, Jordan
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures
Patients overall satisfaction rate using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').
Time frame: 60 days
Patients reported oral health related quality of life
Patients reported oral health related quality of life using the Oral Health Impact Profile for Edentulous Patients (OHIP-EDENT) Questionnaire; The OHIP-EDENT index has 20 items and uses a 0-5 scale where 0 is never and 5 is always. The minimum overall score can be 20 and maximum 100.
Time frame: 60 days
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures during speaking.
Patients overall satisfaction rate during speaking using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').
Time frame: 60 days
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures during eating
Patients overall satisfaction rate during eating using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').
Time frame: 60 Days
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their dentures during drinking
Patients overall satisfaction rate during drinking using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').
Time frame: 60 Days
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their ability to clean their dentures
Patients overall satisfaction rate with their ability to clean their dentures using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').
Time frame: 60 Days
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their phonetics
Patients' reported overall satisfaction with their phonetics using visual analogue scale (a measurement instrument represented in a straight horizontal line of fixed length, 100 mm. The ends are defined as the extreme limits of the parameter to be measured (satisfied and unsatisfied). Orientated from the left 'best' to the right 'worst').
Time frame: 60 Days
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