Prospective Study on Quality of Life Changes During Full-Arch Implant-Supported Rehabilitation for Tooth Loss

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying the impact of full-arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses on patients who have lost all their teeth in one or both jaws. This observational study focuses on changes in oral health-related quality of life OHRQoL and patient satisfaction during the treatment process. It also examines whether the location of the tooth loss upper jaw or lower jaw and the type of prosthetic materials affect patients experiences and satisfaction. Participants will receive immediate full-arch implant-supported prostheses, using 4, 6, or 8 dental implants depending on individual anatomy. The treatment begins with a surgical placement of implants and immediate loading using a screw-retained acrylic provisional prosthesis. After a healing period of 3 to 6 months, a definitive prosthesis made from materials such as monolithic zirconia, veneered zirconia, or hybrid prostheses will be delivered. During the study, participants will complete three types of questionnaires at multiple time points to assess oral health impact, psychosocial effects of dental aesthetics, and overall satisfaction. These assessments occur before surgery, at surgery, and at various points up to one month after receiving the definitive prosthesis. The study collects quantitative data to analyze changes over time and explore links between patient characteristics and outcomes. All questionnaires are administered securely online in Portuguese to ensure confidentiality and data integrity.

Changes in Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) During Full Arch Implant Treatment