Flexible dentures may beat rigid ones for implant fit
NCT ID NCT07271641
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of denture material for people with no teeth who got implant-supported overdentures. Sixteen patients received either a standard acrylic denture or a flexible resin one. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, plaque buildup, and Candida yeast growth to see which material performed better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- denture material (flexible acrylic resin vs. conventional acrylic resin)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose better denture materials to improve comfort and oral health for people with no teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, completed trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares materials, not a new treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 4470351, Egypt
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