Novaloc attachment: upper complete dentures and lower complete overdentures. The upper complete denture will be mucosa supported and the lower complete denture will be supported and retained for all patients by two dental implants in the inter-foraminal region \& will be loaded by Novaloc attachment.
Equator attachment: upper complete dentures and lower complete overdentures. The upper complete denture will be mucosa supported and the lower complete denture will be supported and retained for all patients by two dental implants in the inter-foraminal region\& will be loaded by Equator attachment.
Study summary
Patients will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Removable Prosthodontic Department. Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University..
Each patient will be assessed for eligibility and Informed consent will be obtained from patient after explanation of the treatment protocols and expected outcomes or alternative management.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
65 Years
Max age
69 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients' ridges should be covered with firm mucosa which is free from any signs of inflammation or ulceration.
* Patients should be free from any bone disorder and exhibit adequate height and width of the residual alveolar ridge.
* All patients must have sufficient inter arch space.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with oral or systemic diseases.
* Patients with xerostomia or excessive salivation.
* Patients with parafunctional habits (bruxism or clenching).
* Heavy smoker or alcoholic patients.
* Patients with history of temporo-mandibular dysfunction.
* Patients with brain disorders or psychiatric disorders.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Radiographic evaluation of bone height — at baseline, 6 and 12 months Radiographic evaluation of bone height around each implant and at distal extension area will be evaluated using cone beam CT (CBCT)
Radiographic evaluation of bone density — at baseline, 6 and 12 months Radiographic evaluation of bone density around implant and at distal extension area will be evaluated using cone beam CT (CBCT)
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Faculty of Dental Medicine , Al Azhar Univeristy For Girls
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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