Anodontia

This study looks at how much denture teeth wear down over two years in people who have no natural teeth. It compares three types of teeth made with modern digital methods: 3D-printed, milled from a block, and standard prefabricated ones. The goal is to see which type resists wear…

This study tests whether shorter dental implants (6.3mm) work as well as standard ones (9mm) for people with low bone height in the upper jaw who need a sinus lift. Thirty-six adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of three implant types. Researchers will track complicat…

This study tests two ways to improve gum tissue around dental implants in adults with missing teeth. One method uses a collagen membrane from cows, the other uses a small piece of tissue from the roof of the mouth. The goal is to see which approach leads to healthier gums and bet…

Researchers compare two methods for replacing a missing front upper tooth with an implant right after extraction. One method, the Socket-Shield technique, leaves a thin piece of the tooth root in place to help protect the jawbone and gums. The other method uses the standard appro…

This study asks whether 3D-printed custom trays can create dental molds as accurately as traditional custom trays. Thirty adults with no upper teeth will have molds made using both methods, and the resulting casts will be compared using 3D scanning technology. The goal is to see …

This study aims to create a patient decision aid for young people aged 11-18 who are missing one or both upper front teeth, a condition affecting 1 in 50 people. Researchers will interview patients and their parents, and hold focus groups with clinicians, to understand what matte…

This study looks at whether getting complete dentures for the first time changes how anxious patients feel about dental visits. Researchers will measure anxiety in 70 adults who have lost all their teeth at two points: when they first get impressions made and when they receive th…

This study compares a new digital denture-making technique (Easdent) with the traditional method for people who need full dentures. Twenty adults will receive both types of dentures, and researchers will measure chair time, number of visits, and patient satisfaction. The goal is …