Comparing two tooth replacement methods for lower jaw with PEEK framework
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to replace all missing teeth in the lower jaw using a special plastic framework called PEEK. One method uses four implants that support a removable overdenture, the other uses a fixed all-on-4 bridge. The goal is to see which lasts better over 4 years.
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Who can take part
- You must be 40 years or older.
- Your lower jaw must have been completely toothless for at least 6 months.
- You cannot have an uncontrolled medical condition that affects bone healing (like diabetes on medication or osteoporosis).
- You cannot smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day.
- You cannot have severe teeth grinding or jaw clenching habits.
- You must be willing to follow a delayed (not immediate) loading schedule and have checkups for at least 4 years.
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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