RCT Comparing KS Versus TS for Ovedenture

Launched by UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI SASSARI · Feb 21, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to compare two types of dental implants—called KS and TS implants—used for patients who have lost all their teeth in the lower jaw, a condition known as being edentulous. The goal is to see how well these implants work in supporting dental-retained overdentures, which are removable dentures that are secured onto the implants. The study will check both clinical results (how well the implants perform in treating patients) and radiographic outcomes (what the X-rays show about the implants).

To participate in this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have a specific amount of healthy bone in your lower jaw to support the implants. The trial welcomes all genders and includes smokers, but it excludes individuals with certain health issues, such as uncontrolled diabetes or untreated gum disease. If you join, you can expect to be followed for five years, during which time your progress and the condition of the implants will be monitored. This study is currently not recruiting participants yet, but it aims to provide valuable insights into the best options for dental implants for those who need them.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Any edentulous patient (post-extractive sites must to be healed from at least 3 months), with sufficient bone height and width in the anterior mandible (between canines) to allow the placement of two implants of 3.5 mm diameter of at least 8.5 mm of length.
• • 18 years or older, and able to sign an informed consent.
• • Smokers will be included and categorized into: 1) non smokers; 2) moderate smokers (smoking up to 10 cigarettes/day); 3) heavy smokers (smoking more than 11 cigarettes/day).
• • In case of post-extractive sites, they must have been healing for at least 3 months before being treated in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Exclusion criteria
• • General contraindications to implant surgery.
• • Patients irradiated in the head and neck area.
• • Immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patients.
• • Patients treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates.
• • Patients with untreated periodontitis.
• • Patients with poor oral hygiene and motivation.
• • Previous guided bone reconstruction at the intended implant sites.
• • Uncontrolled diabetes.
• • Pregnancy or nursing.
• • Substance abuser.
• • Psychiatric problems or unrealistic expectations.
• • Lack of opposite occluding dentition in the area intended for implant placement.
• • Patients with infection and or inflammation in the area intended for implant placement.
• • Patients participating in other studies, if the present protocol cannot be properly adhered to.
• • Patients referred only for implant placement and cannot be followed ant the treating centre.
• • Patients unable to be followed for 5 years.