Plastic vs. metal: which denture material wins for comfort and cost?

NCT ID NCT06789627

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a plastic-like material called PEEK, used to make partial dentures with digital design and milling, can match or beat traditional metal dentures. Thirty adults with missing lower back teeth on both sides will receive one type of denture. Researchers will measure how each affects quality of life and overall cost.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a PEEK (polyether ether ketone) removable partial denture framework made by CAD/CAM
What this could lead to: If PEEK dentures work as well as metal ones, they could offer a more comfortable, lighter, and metal-free option for people with partial tooth loss.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. PEEK may not be as durable or fit as well as metal.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ORAL HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of dentistry, Cairo University

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 0, Egypt

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.