Masticatory Efficiency, Bite Force, and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Patients Rehabilitated With Complete and Partial Dentures Supported by Teeth, Mini-Implants, or Conventional Implants

Conditions: Edentulism, Edentulism Complete, Partial Edentulism, Complete Dentures, Removable Partial Denture, Implant Supported Overdenture, Mini Dental Implants, Implant- Asissted Removable Partial Denture, Masticatory Function, Mastication, Prosthodontics, Oral Health Quality of Life (OHQoL) Was Assessed, Bite Force, Patients Reported Outcomes, OHIP

Location: School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb Zagreb City of Zagreb

Summary

This study aims to evaluate masticatory efficiency, bite force, and patient-reported outcomes in edentulous and partially edentulous patients rehabilitated with different removable prosthodontic treatment modalities. The study includes both cross-sectional and longitudinal components. The cross-sectional component will compare patients wearing conventional complete dentures, conventional removable partial dentures, mini-implant-retained overdentures, conventional implant-retained overdentures, and implant-assisted removable partial dentures. The longitudinal component will assess changes in masticatory performance, bite force, and patient-reported outcomes following prosthodontic rehabilitation and adaptation over time. The study seeks to determine whether implant-assisted treatment options provide superior functional outcomes, oral health-related quality of life, and patient satisfaction compared with conventional removable prostheses.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. * Wearing the respective prosthodontic restoration for at least 6 months (cross-sectional component). * Planned rehabilitation with one of the investigated prosthodontic treatment modalities (longitudinal component). * Ability to perform masticatory tests and complete questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or inability to complete questionnaires. * Neurological or muscular disorders affecting mastication. * Acute oral infections or untreated oral pathology. * Severe temporomandibular disorders causing pain or functional limitation. * Implant or prosthesis failure requiring immediate treatment. * Any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigators, could affect study participation or outcome assessment. Exclusion Criteria: \-

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07639112). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.