Trial Outcomes & Findings for REFRAME RPD Post-Market Clinical Study (NCT NCT03198520)

NCT ID: NCT03198520

Last Updated: 2020-11-19

Results Overview

Subjects conducted the Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) before and after wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD). OHRQoL is a multidimensional survey which can be defined as a person's assessment of how functional, psychological, social factors, pain, or discomfort affect his/her well-being in the context of oral health. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the change in these factors from wearing a cobalt chrome (CoCr) removable partial denture (RPD) to wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD). This score is calculated by a summation of the score from each question; each having the following scoring: Response Score Never 0 Points Hardly Ever 1 Point Occasionally 2 Points Fairly Often 3 Points Very Often 4 Points It ranges from 0 to 56 points. The overall scores are from the baseline Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) RPD and 8 weeks for Polymer RPD. Lower scores are better outcomes.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

46 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Results posted on

2020-11-19

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD) All the participants wore Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) at baseline before wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD).
Overall Study
STARTED
46
Overall Study
COMPLETED
40
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
6

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD) All the participants wore Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Dentures (RPD) at baseline before wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD).
Overall Study
Physician Decision
2
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
1
Overall Study
Study Ended
1

Baseline Characteristics

REFRAME RPD Post-Market Clinical Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=46 Participants
Evaluate the change in patient Oral Health-related Quality of Life while wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD) Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Age, Continuous
64.63 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.57 • n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
19 Participants
n=93 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
27 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
27 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
7 Participants
n=93 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
46 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
Elementry School
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
High School
17 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
College
15 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
Graduate School
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
Education
Other
2 Participants
n=93 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Subjects conducted the Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) before and after wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD). OHRQoL is a multidimensional survey which can be defined as a person's assessment of how functional, psychological, social factors, pain, or discomfort affect his/her well-being in the context of oral health. The purpose of the survey is to evaluate the change in these factors from wearing a cobalt chrome (CoCr) removable partial denture (RPD) to wearing the Solvay Dental 360™ polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD). This score is calculated by a summation of the score from each question; each having the following scoring: Response Score Never 0 Points Hardly Ever 1 Point Occasionally 2 Points Fairly Often 3 Points Very Often 4 Points It ranges from 0 to 56 points. The overall scores are from the baseline Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) RPD and 8 weeks for Polymer RPD. Lower scores are better outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=44 Participants
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Change in Patient Oral Health-related Quality
9.01 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.14
14.41 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 9.48

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture

To investigate the difference in health of the abutment teeth following the use of the polymer RPD as compared to the CoCr RPD as assessed by the plaque score and gingival bleeding index. The plaque score is determined by assessing each tooth and the amount of plaque on the individual surfaces. The total number of plaque containing surfaces is divided by the total number of surfaces per arch of the mouth. Arch plaque is a subset of the whole plaque score calculated as the number of arch surfaces with plaque divided by the number of arch surfaces assessed. The gingival bleeding index is a designation of the degree of inflammation, as determined by a "bleeding on probing" assessment. Each tooth is probed at six sites and the bleeding is scored as present or absent. The number of sites where the bleeding is noted is divided by the total number of surfaces evaluated. All assessments are expressed as a percentage and an increased percentage indicates a poorer patient outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=44 Participants
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Comparison of Health of Abutment Teeth
Whole Plaque Score
36.48 Percentage of assessed surfaces
Standard Deviation 19.95
39.42 Percentage of assessed surfaces
Standard Deviation 25.42
Comparison of Health of Abutment Teeth
Arch Plaque Score
37.39 Percentage of assessed surfaces
Standard Deviation 20.94
39.87 Percentage of assessed surfaces
Standard Deviation 25.10
Comparison of Health of Abutment Teeth
Bleeding on Probing
16.33 Percentage of assessed surfaces
Standard Deviation 15.03
20.40 Percentage of assessed surfaces
Standard Deviation 21.24

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and visits 5 (5 weeks), 6 (6 weeks), 7 (7 weeks) and 8 (8 weeks) for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Population: The professional (operator) is surveyed about the outcomes for the fit, function, occlusion and aesthetics.

Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium. This assessment was done with a Likert scale at baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and visits 5, 6, 7 and 8 for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture. This assessment of aesthetics was determined by the operator based on a five point scale rating from very dissatisfied through very satisfied. More satisfied is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=44 Participants
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=42 Participants
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=38 Participants
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Operator Assessment
Very Dissatisified
1 Participants
1 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
Operator Assessment
Dissatisified
5 Participants
1 Participants
4 Participants
1 Participants
3 Participants
Operator Assessment
Neither Satisfied or Dissatisified
5 Participants
9 Participants
8 Participants
11 Participants
8 Participants
Operator Assessment
Satisified
27 Participants
26 Participants
22 Participants
19 Participants
24 Participants
Operator Assessment
Very Satisified
6 Participants
5 Participants
6 Participants
7 Participants
5 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Patient-centered assessment of preference at the final visit for the study. Patients were asked to choose their preference of Removable Partial Denture based on comfort, aesthetics and chewing. Preference for a specific denture is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=40 Participants
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Patient Frame Preference
32 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Approximately 8 weeks

Population: Number of Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture with mechanical failures

This is an evaluation of the Solvay Dental 360™ Polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD) for chips, cracks, fractures, permanent deformation or other signs mechanical failure. The number in the reported data represents a cumulative number of Solvay Dental 360™Polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD) devices with these mechanical failures. A device deficiency was defined as "the inadequacy of a medical device with respect to its identity, quality, durability, reliability, safety or performance."

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Review for Mechanical Failure
Loss
1 Number of Removable Partial Dentures
Review for Mechanical Failure
Chips
2 Number of Removable Partial Dentures
Review for Mechanical Failure
Crack
1 Number of Removable Partial Dentures
Review for Mechanical Failure
Detachment
1 Number of Removable Partial Dentures
Review for Mechanical Failure
Fracture
14 Number of Removable Partial Dentures
Review for Mechanical Failure
Milling
1 Number of Removable Partial Dentures

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Oral Health parameters associated with the Removable Partial Denture (RPD) on pocket depths based on Operator assessment. Pocket depths are expressed in mm increments for mesial, mid, and distal locations on the lingual and buccal surfaces of the tooth. To measure pocket depth, a probe is placed beside the tooth beneath the gumline and indicates the groove between the gums and teeth. Visit 2 with the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) is compared to visit 8 with the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture. In general, pocket depths of 1 to 3 mm indicate a healthy mouth and 4mm and greater may indicate periodontitis. The score is calculated as an average of all depths reported for all surfaces assessed. A lower score is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=44 Participants
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Operator Assessment of Pocket Depth
2.19 pocket depths expressed in mm
Standard Deviation 0.63
2.23 pocket depths expressed in mm
Standard Deviation 0.64

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Population: Denominator is the total number of teeth assessed in the jaw that the RPD was provided for.

Oral Health parameters associated with the Removable Partial Denture (RPD) abutment teeth and Removable Partial Denture (RPD): mobility (measured as a categorical value of either Class I, Class II or Class III). Mobility of the teeth abutting the missing tooth as well as adjacent to the abutment tooth are classified via the Miller Classification as the following: * Class I: Tooth can be moved less than 1mm in the buccolingual or mesiodistal direction; this included no mobility * Class II: Tooth can be moved 1mm or more in the buccolingual or mesiodistal direction. No mobility in the occlusoapical direction (vertical mobility) * Class III: Tooth can be moved 1mm or more in the buccolingual or mesiodistal direction. Mobility in the occlusoapical direction is also present The mobility score assessment is noted as proportion of teeth that moved from a lower classification to a higher classification. Class I is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=219 Teeth
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=233 Teeth
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Oral Health Parameters: Operator Assessment of Mobility:
Class I
211 Teeth
221 Teeth
Oral Health Parameters: Operator Assessment of Mobility:
Class II
7 Teeth
11 Teeth
Oral Health Parameters: Operator Assessment of Mobility:
Class III
1 Teeth
1 Teeth

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline for the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD) and 8 weeks for the Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Oral Health parameters associated with the Solvay Dental 360™ Removable Partial Denture (RPD): mucosal bearing areas (measured as an evaluation of bleeding on probing indicated as a categorical value of "bleeding present" or "bleeding absent", as compared to the Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD). Operators were asked to rate the health of the mucosal bearing areas as poor, fair or good. The mucosal bearing area is the cushion between the denture base and the supporting bone. Good is a better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
n=40 Participants
Solvay Dental 360™: polymer Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
n=44 Participants
Cobalt Chrome (CoCr) Removable Partial Denture (RPD)
Visit 6: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 7: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Visit 8: Solvay Dental 360™: Polymer Removable Partial Denture
Operator assessment of the adaptation of the polymer frame, adaption of the tissue base areas and their relationship to the frame adaptation, functional evaluation, aesthetic assessment and oral health assessment of abutment teeth and the periodontium
Oral Health Parameters: Mucosal Bearing Areas
Good
36 Participants
40 Participants
Oral Health Parameters: Mucosal Bearing Areas
Fair
4 Participants
4 Participants
Oral Health Parameters: Mucosal Bearing Areas
Poor
0 Participants
0 Participants

Adverse Events

Polymer Removable Partial Denture

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Tim Shary Compliance and Product Specialist

Solvay® Dental 360

Phone: 770-772-8665

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place