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The Effect of Palatal Rugae Design in Complete Denture on Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life
Led by Dow University of Health Sciences · Updated on 2026-05-12
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
62 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether different palatal rugae designs in complete dentures can improve comfort, function, and overall oral health-related quality of life in edentulous adults aged 40 to 80 years. The main questions it aims to answer are: Do roughened or vacuum-formed thermoplastic sheet palatal rugae designs lead to higher patient satisfaction than the traditional polished design? Do these designs improve oral health-related quality of life, including chewing, speaking, and overall comfort? Researchers will compare three denture designs-a polished palatal surface, a roughened palatal surface, and a vacuum-formed thermoplastic sheet rugae design-to see which design provides better comfort, function, and quality of life for patients. Participants will: Receive complete maxillary dentures made with one of the three palatal rugae designs Attend follow-up assessments at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after denture insertion (in person or by phone) Complete the OHIP-EDENT questionnaire and a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to report satisfaction, comfort, and oral health-related quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of Palatal Rugae Design in Complete Denture on Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients seeking conventional complete dentures.
- Aged 40-80 years.
- Both genders (male and female).
- Willing and able to attend follow-up appointments.
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe underlying medical or mental conditions.
- Neuromuscular dysfunction.
- Oral diseases such as denture stomatitis and oral submucous fibrosis.
- Xerostomia and tied tongue condition.
- Flabby and atrophic ridges.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75500
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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