Implant dentures held by bars or locators in the upper jaw
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to attach an overdenture (a type of removable denture) to dental implants in the upper jaw: using a metal bar or using locator attachments. If you have no teeth in your upper jaw and need better stability for your denture, this study might help determine the best option for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have no natural teeth in your upper jaw (the maxilla) for at least one year.
- You should have enough bone in the front part of your upper jaw to place implants.
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You should be able to understand and sign a consent form.
- You cannot smoke.
- You cannot have had radiation therapy to your head or neck area.
- You cannot have had any previous implant surgery or other pre-prosthetic surgery in your upper jaw.
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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