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Stabilization of a Full Lower Denture
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Clinical Evaluation of the Mandibular Mini-Implant Overdenture

Sponsored by 3M

About this trial

Last updated 11 years ago

Study ID

3M ESPE CR-09-020

Status

Completed

Type

Observational

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
All
All
All

Not accepting

Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers

Trial Timing

Ended 11 years ago

What is this trial about?

Stabilization of existing full lower dentures by means of mini-dental implants (MDI). To test whether 4 mini-implants placed at the front of the lower jaw can stabilize an immediately-modified existing lower denture.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- Completely edentulous with last tooth extraction 2 years ago or longer.

- Patients requesting implant stabilization of existing lower conventional denture.

- Adequate space in anterior mandible for placement of 4 MDI implants.

- Able to maintain adequate oral hygiene and keep dentures clean.

- Healthy enough to have minor surgical procedures.

- Have adequate understanding of written and spoken English or French.

- Capable of providing written informed consent.

No

Exclusion Criteria

- Not enough room in mandibular bone for implant height.

- Has acute or chronic symptoms of parafunctional disorders.

- History of radiotherapy to orofacial region.

- Are or have been taking bisphosphonate IV or other medications (to be evaluated by the researcher).

- Health conditions that may jeopardize treatment (to be evaluated by the researcher).

- Unable or unwilling to return for evaluations or study recalls.

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