3D-Printed dentures face off against traditional methods in new trial

NCT ID NCT07626827

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two ways of making full dentures for people who have lost all their teeth. One method uses digital scans and 3D printing, while the other combines traditional impressions with digital design. Twenty participants will try both types of dentures for two months each, and researchers will measure how well they fit, how they affect quality of life, and how much they wear down over time.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: 3D-printed dentures (digital workflow) and hybrid workflow dentures
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that 3D-printed dentures are as good or better than traditional ones, making denture creation faster and more comfortable for patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The study also has no washout period between treatments, which could affect outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anodontia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMPLETE EDENTULISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clínica Odontológica - Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo (UEES)
RECRUITING

Samborondón, Guayas, Ecuador

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