Can replacing missing molars improve blood sugar in type 2 diabetes?
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether replacing missing back teeth (molars) with a fixed bridge or implant can help improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. If you have trouble chewing because of missing molars, this treatment might help you manage your diabetes better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had type 2 diabetes for at least 6 months and your blood sugar is not well controlled (HbA1c between 7.5% and 10.5%).
- Your diabetes medications have been stable (no changes) for at least 3 months.
- You have all your front teeth (incisors, canines, premolars) on both top and bottom, or they are replaced by a bridge or implant.
- You have no more than one pair of teeth that touch when you chew (molars) that are not replaced by a partial denture.
- You do not smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, do not have severe gum disease, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
Quick eligibility check
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