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Age: 60Years +
All Genders
ID06688669

Examining the Effects of Removable Denture on Behavior and Cognitive Skills in Geriatric Patients

Led by Istanbul University · Updated on 2024-11-14

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

12 weeks

Total Duration

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What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effects of removable dentures on behavior and cognitive skills in patients over 60 years old who need them but currently do not have any. Two groups of patients will be studied separately: those receiving complete dentures and those receiving removable partial dentures. Before denture fabrication, participants will complete cognitive and physical tests including the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Oral Functional Capacity (OFC) scoring to assess baseline function. Participants will receive suitable complete or removable partial dentures as needed, with no changes to their treatment process for the study. Following denture fabrication, the same tests and questionnaires will be repeated three weeks after treatment completion to assess any early changes. Patients will also complete a satisfaction survey specific to their denture type. After three months, all tests and assessments will be repeated again to evaluate longer-term effects and any changes related to denture use. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor cognitive function, physical mobility, oral function, and patient satisfaction with their dentures. The impact of denture use on these measures will be analyzed by comparing scores before treatment and at follow-up time points. Participants will be involved in completing tests, questionnaires, and attending follow-up visits over approximately three months. This observational study provides insights into how removable dentures may influence geriatric patients' cognitive and physical abilities and their satisfaction with treatment.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Examining the Effects of Removable Denture Use in Patients Over 60 Years of Age

Who Can Participate

Age: 60Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Patients over the age of 60
  • No systemic condition that would prevent the fabrication of removable dentures
  • Need for new removable dentures for both jaws
  • Ability to read and understand the questions in the tests and surveys
  • No barriers to communication or self-expression
  • No significant physical disability affecting functionality
  • No history of cancer or surgical operation in the head and neck region
  • No conditions or medications that could limit test performance (e.g., Parkinson's disease)
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Patients under the age of 60
  • Patients who do not require new removable dentures
  • Patients whose missing teeth can be restored with fixed prosthetic restorations and who do not need removable dentures
  • Patients who are illiterate
  • Patients with systemic conditions that prevent the fabrication of removable dentures
  • Patients with conditions like Parkinson's disease that could restrict test performance or who use medications with side effects causing unwanted convulsions
  • Patients with significant balance issues, who frequently lose balance while walking
  • Geriatric patients with temporary or permanent memory loss
  • Patients with any history of cancer in the head and neck region
  • Patients with severe difficulty in communication and self-expression
  • Patients who are not willing to participate in the study

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 visit (in-person)

Observational Follow-up

Duration - Up to 3 months after enrollment

Participants who have new removable dentures fabricated are observed for changes in behavior and cognitive skills through assessments and surveys at specific intervals.

Multiple visits over 3 months for assessments and surveys

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry

Istanbul, Vezneciler, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Research Team

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Berk Bilgen, PhD. DDS. Research Assistant

How is the study designed?

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Masking

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Allocation

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Primary Purpose

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Number of Arms

2

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