EDENTULISM

This study followed 96 people who got dental implants to see if using surgical guidance (like 3D planning) leads to better long-term outcomes than freehand placement. Researchers checked implant survival, bone levels, and complications up to 67 months later. The goal is to find o…

This pilot study tested two types of overdenture attachments (bar locator vs. bar ball) in 10 people with no teeth who had trouble with regular dentures. Participants were randomly assigned to one type, and their satisfaction and complications were tracked for 6 months. The goal …

This completed observational study looked at 61 people with peripheral artery disease to see if their gum health was linked to levels of a substance called TMAO in their blood and saliva. Researchers compared TMAO levels among those with healthy gums, gum disease, or no teeth. Th…

This study followed 40 adults with full-arch zirconia dental implants to measure bone changes around the implants over 12 months. Researchers compared outcomes between upper and lower jaws and looked at how jaw shape and implant spacing affected bone loss. The goal was to gather …