EDENTULISM

This study tests three common cleaning tools—superfloss, interdental brushes, and a water flosser—on people with full-arch implant-supported dentures. Each participant will use each tool for three months to see which removes the most plaque. The goal is to find the best way to pr…

This study compares two ways to secure lower dentures in people who have no teeth: using one implant versus the standard two implants. Researchers will measure how satisfied patients are, how well they chew, and their quality of life over a year. The goal is to see if a simpler, …

This study tests three different methods for taking dental impressions to create 3D-printed false teeth (overdentures) for people with no teeth. Sixteen participants will each try all three types of dentures for three months. The goal is to see which method leads to the best chew…

This study looks at how accurate 3D-printed surgical guides without metal sleeves are for placing dental implants. Fifteen adults with missing teeth will get implants using these guides. Researchers will compare the planned implant positions with the actual ones after surgery to …

This study looks at whether a digital scanner can create denture impressions as accurately as the traditional method using custom trays and molding material. Ten adults who have lost all their teeth will have their mouths scanned three times with a digital scanner and also receiv…

This study looks at how well the mouth heals after a tooth extraction in younger (14-18) and older (50-80) adults. Half of the participants will get a treatment made from their own blood, called platelet-rich fibrinogen, placed in the extraction site. Researchers will compare hea…

This study looks at how well dental implants heal in people taking TNF-alpha inhibitors (a type of medication for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis). Researchers will compare 15 patients on these drugs with 15 who are not, tracking pain, complications, and bone healing for one…