Study Comparing Novaloc and Equator Attachments for Implant-Supported Lower Jaw Dentures in Elderly Patients

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying patients with edentulism, or missing teeth, focusing on the lower jaw. The study aims to evaluate and compare two different dental implant attachments, Novaloc and Equator, used to support mandibular overdentures. The trial is conducted with patients aged 65 to 69 years, recruited from a dental outpatient clinic, and involves informed consent after explaining treatment options and expected outcomes. All participants will receive upper complete dentures that rest on the gums and lower complete overdentures supported and retained by two dental implants placed in the front lower jaw area. Patients are randomly divided into two groups one group will have their implants loaded with Novaloc attachments, and the other with Equator attachments. Implant loading will occur three months after implant insertion. Participants will undergo clinical and radiographic evaluations at the start of the study, then again at 6 and 12 months to measure bone height and density around the implants. Pocket depth around the implants will also be measured at these times. Throughout the study, dental health and implant function will be closely monitored to assess the impact of the different attachments over one year.

Evaluation of Different Attachments on Implant-Retained Mandibular Overdenture.