Digital denture impressions may offer better fit for flabby gums
NCT ID NCT07108322
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a digital scanner could replace the tricky 'window technique' for making dentures in people with loose, flabby gum tissue (flabby ridge). 26 adults with no teeth and flabby upper gums were randomly assigned to get dentures made either by digital scanning or the traditional method. The goal was to see which approach led to better denture retention and higher patient satisfaction. Results will help dentists choose a simpler, more comfortable option for this common challenge.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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26 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2023
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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50 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Completely edentulous patients with maxillary flabby ridge * Absence of infectious diseases * Systemic good health (ASA-1/ASA-2) * Age between 50 and 75 years * Willingness to cooperate throughout the data collection process. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any remaining teeth * Inability to comprehend the study's objectives and procedures * ridge defect or lesion * Postoperative scarring on the ridge * Limitations in mouth opening.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Delta University for Science and Technology
Alexandria, Egypt
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