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3D printing vs traditional workflow for the fabrication of mandibular implant overdentures: study protocol for a mixed-methods cross-over RCT.

Dana Jafarpour, Nesma El-Amier, Jocelyne Feine, Christophe Bedos, Samer Abi-Nader, Shahrokh Esfandiari, Tibor Shuster, Elizabeth Zimmermann, Raphael de Souza

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Article in Trials, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06155630 (3D Printing vs Traditional Workflow for the Fabrication of Mandibular Implant Overdentures), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.

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NCT06155630 naunknown statusnot on this map

3D Printing vs Traditional Workflow for the Fabrication of Mandibular Implant Overdentures: A Randomized Cross-over Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorMcGill UniversityRan2023 to 2025Enrolled26ConditionsEdentulous Mouth, Edentulous JawArmsmandibular implant-overdenture
3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Dana JafarpourFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada.
Nesma El-AmierFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada.
Jocelyne FeineFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada.
Christophe BedosFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada.
Samer Abi-NaderFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada.
Shahrokh EsfandiariFaculty of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
Tibor ShusterDepartment of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Elizabeth ZimmermannFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada.
Raphael de SouzaFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building, McGill University, 3640 University Street, Room #M/65A, Montréal, QC, H3A 2B2, Canada. raphael.desouza@mcgill.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8437-9991
McGill University · CAMansoura University · EGMcGill University Health Centre · CAUniversité de Montréal · CA

Funding

ITI Foundation 1744-2023
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundComplete tooth loss is a significant global oral health issue, particularly impacting older individuals with lower socioeconomic status. Computer-assisted technologies enhance oral healthcare access by the elderly. Despite promising in vitro reports on digital denture materials, evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) is lacking to verify their performance. This cross-over RCT will investigate whether 3D-printed implant-retained mandibular overdentures (IMO) are more satisfactory for edentulous seniors than those made through traditional methods. METHODS/

designWe will recruit 26 completely edentulous participants (any sex/gender) based on the following eligibility criteria: age ≥ 60 years, no tooth extraction in the past 12 months, two implants in the lower jaw, and need for new dentures in both jaws. Each participant will receive two denture pairs, either manufactured by 3D printing or traditionally, to be worn in a random order. A timeline of 3 months with each denture pair will be considered for outcome assessment (total: 6 months). Patient satisfaction with dentures will be measured by the McGill Denture Satisfaction Questionnaire. We will evaluate other patient-reported outcomes (including oral health-related quality of life) as well as clinician-assessed quality and cost. At the end of the trial, participants will choose which denture pair they wish to keep and interviewed about their experiences with the 3D-printed IMO. The quantitative and qualitative data will be incorporated through an explanatory mixed-methods strategy. A final quantitative assessment will happen after 12 months with the preferred IMO to assess the long-term performance and maintenance needs. DISCUSSION: This mixed-methods RCT will explore patient experiences with 3D-printed IMOs, aiming to assess the potential for altering clinical practice and dental public health policies. Our results will inform policies by showing whether 3D printing offers comparable outcomes at lower costs, facilitating greater access to oral care for the elderly.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov, NCT06155630, Registered on 04 December 2023. https://classic. CLINICALTRIALS: gov/ct2/show/NCT06155630.

Indexed as

Dental ImplantsJaw, EdentulousAgedDental Prosthesis, Implant-SupportedDenture, OverlayHumansMandibleMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPrinting, Three-DimensionalRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicWorkflowDental Implants3D printingCAD/CAMCosts and cost analysisCross-over studiesDental care for agedEdentulous mouthImplant-supported dental prosthesisMandibular overdenturePatient satisfactionRemovable prosthodontics

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PMID38627819
PMCPMC11022432
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