Four Mandibular Implant-retained Overdentures in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes

Launched by MANSOURA UNIVERSITY · Jan 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the long-term effects of using four dental implants to support removable dentures (called overdentures) for people with Type 2 diabetes who have lost their teeth. The goal is to see how well these implants can help improve the stability and comfort of dentures for patients who struggle with them due to issues like bone loss in the jaw.

To participate in this trial, candidates should have been without teeth in both the upper and lower jaws for at least a year and need help with their current lower dentures not staying in place. They must also have a certain amount of bone height in the jaw as seen on an X-ray. However, people who have well-controlled diabetes, have had radiation therapy to the head and neck, or have other specific health issues will not be eligible. Those who join the study can expect to receive implants and have their progress monitored over time to see how these implants improve their quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with edentulous maxilla and mandible for at least 12 months.
• • Patients have problems with mandibular denture retention and stability.
• • Patients with a mandibular bone height measured on a panoramic x-ray between 15 and 25 mm at the mandibular symphysis region.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who did not receive implants at the department clinic.
• • Patients with more or less than 4 implants in the mandible.
• • Patients with well controlled diabetics.
• • Patients with relative contraindications, such as a history of parafunctional habits, daily smokers of more than 10 cigarettes, or alcoholism.
• • Patients who have previously received head and neck radiation therapy; furthermore, patients receiving intravenous bisphosphonates, chemotherapy, or psychological disorders could jeopardize their cooperation.