"Acrylic Vs. Metal Palatal Coverage in Complete Dentures: Patient-Reported Outcomes"

University of Jordan

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Quality of Life

Complete Edentulism

Satisfaction, Patient

Treatments

Other: Complete denture with a metallic Co-Cr casted palate

Other: Complete denture with an acrylic palate

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06881199

10/2024/10664

Details and patient eligibility

About

Conventional dentures can be uncomfortable and limit oral functionality due to the polished surfaces covering the palate and rugae areas. A randomized crossover clinical trial was conducted to compare patients' satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life when using dentures with an acrylic or metal palate. The study aimed to determine whether an acrylic palate would provide better sensory feedback and improved oral function. Participants wore each denture and completed a questionnaire. The study's results have implications for the design of complete dentures, as they highlight the importance of considering patient experiences and feedback when selecting materials. By prioritizing patient satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life, dental professionals can enhance denture treatments' effectiveness and improve patients' quality of life.

Full description

Conventional dentures have long been criticized for their discomfort and limitations in oral functionality, primarily attributed to the polished surfaces covering the palate and rugae areas. To address these concerns, a rigorous randomized crossover clinical trial was meticulously conducted to compare the subjective experiences of patients wearing dentures with either an acrylic or metal palate.

The primary objective of this study was to evaluate patients' satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life while wearing dentures with different palate materials. Specifically, researchers sought to ascertain whether the use of an acrylic palate could offer superior sensory feedback and enhance overall oral function compared to traditional metal palates.

Participants enrolled in the study were required to wear both types of dentures consecutively and subsequently complete a comprehensive questionnaire designed to capture their subjective experiences and perceptions. The questionnaire encompassed various aspects, including comfort, ease of speech, ability to chew and swallow, and overall satisfaction with the dentures.

Enrollment

30 patients

Sex

All

Ages

45 to 80 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Eligibility Minimum Age: 45 Years Maximum Age: 80 Years Sex: All Gender-Based Inclusion: No Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes (if completely edentolous)

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients seeking a set of conventional maxillary and mandibular complete dentures at the University of Jordan Hospital, either for the first time or as a replacement for previous dentures
Patients aged between 45 and 80 years old
Completely edentulous for at least 3 months
Patients who approved and consented to participation

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with severe underlying medical conditions, including: Neuromuscular dysfunction, Auditory problems, Mental conditions, Oral pathology, Xerostomia, Tied tongue condition
Patients who met the inclusion criteria but failed to sign a consent form