Removable Partial Dentures Made of PEEK

Last updated: May 10, 2024
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Periodontitis

Treatment

Removable Partial Denture

Clinical Study ID

NCT06191107
DMA-ID 15379
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

As part of the clinical study, 25 patients each were provided with removable partial dentures with clasps made of PEEK in two centres (University Hospital Heidelberg, Department of Prosthodontics and University Hospital for Dental Prosthetics Innsbruck). The patients were examined over a period of 3 years for the number and type of technical or biological complications and questioned about their oral health-related quality of life.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Indication for a clasp-anchored removable partial denture

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Minors and adults unable to give consent

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

  • Severe general illnesses

  • Allergies or other intolerances to one of the materials used (PEEK, PMMA)

  • Suspicion of lack of compliance

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Removable Partial Denture
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 12, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
November 30, 2028

Connect with a study center

  • University Hospital Heidelberg, Department of Prosthodontics

    Heidelberg, 69126
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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