Conventionally vs. Digitally Fabricated Complete Dentures: Clinical Treatment Outcome Differences

NCT ID: NCT02521935

Last Updated: 2017-04-27

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-01-31

Study Completion Date

2020-01-31

Brief Summary

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Purpose: To compare complete denture outcomes between conventional and digital denture fabrication processes.

Participants: Sixteen edentulous adult patients in the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Student Clinic who are seeking removable complete dentures.

Procedures (methods): Two complete sets of dentures will be fabricated for each subject: one using the conventional process (A) and the other using a digital process (B). Variability will be assessed by the research team, the treating dental students, an independent prosthodontist, and the patients through quantitative measures. Case selection and results analysis will be evaluated with recognition of the Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index.

Detailed Description

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Rationale for Study Design An AB/BA (conventional=A, digital=B) crossover design with no wash-out period is flawed for this study, and its weakness is the potential for a carryover effect (benefits or risks associated with treatment A carry over to treatment B). A wash-out period is not feasible for this study because it would require the patient-subjects to suspend use of their dentures for the duration of the wash-out period.

The Investigators have decided to conduct the study using the ABB/BAA crossover design, which does not require a wash-out period and will permit testing and discounting of a possible carryover effect. In addition, this design is more appropriate for a small sample size than the AB/BA design.

The investigators are adding to the scant literature on digital dentures, information that has never before been studied - the retention, aesthetics, and stability of digital dentures compared to conventional dentures. Additionally, the investigators will have longitudinal data on these characteristics regarding digital dentures.

If the Functional Assessment of Dentures (FAD) and the patient evaluation show positive results for the digital dentures, this could lead to increased use of the Computer -Aided Design/ Computer -Aided Manufacturing (CADCAM) fabrication method which, in turn, would allow greater numbers of people to benefit from the advantages of the digital dentures as described earlier in this application (e.g., a better fit, fewer visits with less time in the chair, less biofilm formation, etc.)

Conditions

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Mouth, Edentulous

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Complete traditional dentures

Complete maxillary/mandible dentures made in the traditional manner.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Complete traditional dentures

Intervention Type DEVICE

Arm 1-Standard Treatment Sequence for Traditional Removable Dentures in a Dental School Clinic (9 Appointments):

Appointment 1: Examination \& diagnosis \& initial impressions.

Appointment 2: Secondary impressions.

Appointment 3: Secondary or definitive impressions (Often 2 appointments are needed to border mold and impression)

Appointment 4: Maxillo-mandibular jaw relation records (both centric and vertical relation). Tooth selection.

Appointment 5: Wax-trial denture try-in.

Appointment 6: Insertion and instructions for care of definitive prostheses.

Appointments 7-9 Post adjustments

Complete CADCAM dentures

Complete maxillary/mandible dentures made with CADCAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing) technology

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Complete CADCAM dentures

Intervention Type DEVICE

Arm 2-Standard Treatment Sequence for Digital Dentures in a Dental School Clinic (5 appointments):

Appointment 1: Exam, diagnosis, \& tray selection (begin impressions)

Appointment 2: Definitive impressions and Maxillomandibula relations

Appointment 3: Wax-trial arrangement

Appointment 4: Insertion and instructions for care of definitive prosthesis

Appointment 5: Post adjustment/s (Less post insertion adjustments are anticipated due to CADCAM milling of the denture base and less polymerization shrinkage

Interventions

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Complete traditional dentures

Arm 1-Standard Treatment Sequence for Traditional Removable Dentures in a Dental School Clinic (9 Appointments):

Appointment 1: Examination \& diagnosis \& initial impressions.

Appointment 2: Secondary impressions.

Appointment 3: Secondary or definitive impressions (Often 2 appointments are needed to border mold and impression)

Appointment 4: Maxillo-mandibular jaw relation records (both centric and vertical relation). Tooth selection.

Appointment 5: Wax-trial denture try-in.

Appointment 6: Insertion and instructions for care of definitive prostheses.

Appointments 7-9 Post adjustments

Intervention Type DEVICE

Complete CADCAM dentures

Arm 2-Standard Treatment Sequence for Digital Dentures in a Dental School Clinic (5 appointments):

Appointment 1: Exam, diagnosis, \& tray selection (begin impressions)

Appointment 2: Definitive impressions and Maxillomandibula relations

Appointment 3: Wax-trial arrangement

Appointment 4: Insertion and instructions for care of definitive prosthesis

Appointment 5: Post adjustment/s (Less post insertion adjustments are anticipated due to CADCAM milling of the denture base and less polymerization shrinkage

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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complete conventional dentures complete digital dentures

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. UNC School of Dentistry Student Clinic patients requiring maxillary and mandibular complete dentures
2. Ages 18 to 99, inclusive
3. Able to read, speak, and understand English
4. Without natural tooth or implant supported overdentures
5. Edentulous in both jaws for at least 6 months
6. Any Prosthodontic Diagnostic Index (PDI) type with a preference given to Types 1-3

Exclusion Criteria

1. Non-registered patient in UNC School of Dentistry student clinics
2. Patient not able or unwilling to give consent
3. Subject had extractions within last 6 months
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

99 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Global Dental Science, LLC

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Robert F Wright, DDS FACP

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Professor and Chair, Dept. of Prosthodontics UNC School of Dentistry

Locations

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University of North Carolina School of Dentistry Student Clinics

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Other Identifiers

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14-1811

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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