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A randomized controlled trial of implant-retained mandibular overdentures

Lookup NU author(s): Patrick Allen, Professor Mark Thomason, Dr Nick Jepson, Francis Nohl, Professor Janice EllisORCiD

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Abstract

Evidence from randomized clinical trials of implant-retained overdentures is very limited at the present time. The aim of this study was to compare implant-retained mandibular overdentures and conventional complete dentures in a randomized controlled trial (RCT). Our a priori hypothesis was that implant-retained mandibular overdentures would be significantly better than conventional complete dentures. Edentulous patients (n = 118) were randomly allocated to either an Implant Group (n = 62) or a Denture Group (n = 56). Patients completed the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) and a denture satisfaction scale pre-treatment and three months post-treatment. Upon completion of treatment, both groups reported improvement (p < 0.001, Wilcoxon Ranks Sum test) in oral-health-related quality of life and denture satisfaction. There were no significant post-treatment differences between the groups, but a treatment effect may be masked by application of "intention to treat" analysis. The OHIP change scores were significantly greater for patients receiving implants than for those who refused them.

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Author(s): Allen PF, Thomason JM, Jepson NJA, Nohl F, Smith DG, Ellis J

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Dental Research

Year: 2006

Volume: 85

Issue: 6

Pages: 547-551

ISSN (print): 0022-0345

ISSN (electronic): 1544-0591

Publisher: Sage

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154405910608500613

DOI: 10.1177/154405910608500613

PubMed id: 16723653

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