Clinical Comparison of RPDs Retained by Conical and Galvanoformed Double Crowns.

This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.

Sponsored by:	University of Heidelberg
Information provided by:	University of Heidelberg
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00176215

Purpose

The aim of this prospective clinical trial was to investigate the clinical performance and complication rate of RPDs (Removable partial dentures) retained on conventional conical double crowns in comparison to galvanoformed telscopic double crowns. Additionally the OHIP (Oral Health related Qualitiy of Life)and the abrasion of the teeth were investigated.

Condition	Intervention	Phase
Denture, Partial, Removable Dental Prosthesis Retention Oral Health Tooth Abrasion	Procedure: survival failure of more than 20 %	Phase IV

MedlinePlus related topics: Dental Health Dentures

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment

Further study details as provided by University of Heidelberg:

Study Start Date:

May 2003

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Indication for RPDs retained by double crowns; 2 to 6 Abutment teeth;

Exclusion Criteria:

limited contractual capability and absence of consent of the patient

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00176215

Locations

Germany, Baden-Württemberg
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, 69120
Germany, Baden_Württemberg
University of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Baden_Württemberg, Germany, 69120

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of Heidelberg

Investigators

Study Chair:	Christiane Grossmann, DDS	University of Heidelberg
Principal Investigator:	Franziska Lehmann, DDS	University of Heidelberg

More Information

Study ID Numbers:	CG-FL-1
Study First Received:	September 13, 2005
Last Updated:	September 13, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00176215
Health Authority:	Germany: Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Tooth Diseases
Tooth Abrasion
Stomatognathic Diseases
Urinary Retention

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 16, 2009