EDENTULISM

This study tests three cleaning aids—superfloss, interdental brushes, and a water flosser—in people with full-arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses. Each participant will use each method for three months to see which removes the most plaque. The goal is to find the best …

This study compares three different designs for the roof (palate) of full upper dentures to see which one feels best. About 90 adults aged 40 to 80 who need complete dentures will get one of the three designs. They will rate their satisfaction and quality of life at 1 week, 1 mon…

This study looks at whether using just one implant to hold a lower denture works as well as the standard two implants. Adults with no teeth who already have upper and lower dentures but are unhappy with how the lower one fits may join. Researchers will measure quality of life, sa…

This study tests three different ways of taking dental impressions to make 3D-printed lower dentures that snap onto two implants. Sixteen people with no teeth will try each denture for three months. The goal is to see which method helps them chew better and feel more satisfied.

This pilot study looks at how well dental implants heal in people taking TNF-alpha inhibitors, a type of biologic drug for conditions like arthritis. Researchers will compare 15 patients on these drugs with 15 similar patients not taking them, tracking complications, pain levels,…

This study looks at whether a digital scanner can be as accurate as the traditional method of molding the mouth for dentures. Ten adults who have lost all their teeth will have their mouths scanned three times with a digital scanner and also have a conventional impression taken. …

This study looks at how well 3D-printed surgical guides without metal sleeves help place dental implants in adults who are missing some or all teeth. Researchers will compare two different guide designs to see which gives more accurate implant placement. The goal is to improve im…

This study looks at how well the mouth heals after a tooth extraction in younger (14-18) and older (50-80) adults. Half of the participants will get a treatment made from their own blood, called platelet-rich fibrinogen, placed in the extraction site. Researchers will compare hea…