Study of tongue and palate effects on speech comfort
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at how the tongue and roof of the mouth (palate) work together when wearing a new dental prosthesis. It may help improve comfort and how well people speak while using dentures.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and have no teeth in both upper and lower jaw (you wear dentures).
- You currently need new prostheses, or your dentures were made at least 1 year ago.
- You live in France and are covered by French Social Security Insurance.
- You do not have major speech problems or neurological conditions that affect speech.
- You do not have an allergy to methacrylic resin (a material used in dental parts).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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