Removable Partial Dentures Made of PEEK

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HEIDELBERG · Dec 19, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of removable partial dentures made from a material called PEEK, designed for people who have lost teeth. The researchers want to find out how well these dentures work over a three-year period by looking at any problems that might arise and how they affect the patients' quality of life. A total of 25 patients from two different hospitals will take part in this study.

To be eligible for the trial, participants should need a removable partial denture that uses clasps for support. However, the study cannot include minors, pregnant or breastfeeding women, people with serious health issues, those who have allergies to the materials used, or anyone who might not follow the study guidelines. During the trial, participants will receive the dentures and will be regularly checked to see how they are doing and how the dentures are impacting their daily lives.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Indication for a clasp-anchored removable partial denture
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Minors and adults unable to give consent
• • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• • Severe general illnesses
• • Allergies or other intolerances to one of the materials used (PEEK, PMMA)
• • Suspicion of lack of compliance