Denture printing thickness may influence fungus buildup
NCT ID NCT07303530
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether the printing layer thickness of 3D-printed dentures affects how much Candida fungus grows on them. Ten adults with no teeth will try dentures printed with different layer thicknesses. Researchers will measure fungus levels on the denture surface to see if thickness makes a difference.
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 denture base with varying printing layer thickness
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help dentists choose denture printing settings that reduce fungal growth, improving oral health for denture wearers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks at fungus growth, not overall denture comfort or durability.
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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 hospital
RECRUITINGCairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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faculty of dentistry Cairo hospital
RECRUITINGCairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt