Upper denture with implant support: 15-year follow-up study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks back at people who, 15 years ago, had upper dentures that kept falling out and were given implant-supported overdentures (dentures clipped onto implants) to improve stability. It aims to see how well those dentures have held up over 15 years.
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Who can take part
- You had an upper denture that lacked stability and retention, and you were treated at the University Medical Center Groningen (Netherlands) about 15 years ago.
- At the time of treatment, you had no natural upper teeth (edentulous in the maxilla) for at least one year.
- You had enough bone in the upper jaw to place implants, and you were 18 or older.
- You were a non-smoker, had no serious health conditions (ASA < III), no head/neck radiation, and no previous implants or jaw surgery in the 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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