Extrait

Background and study aims False teeth (dentures) are mainly made from two types of material: acrylic resin and porcelain. Wearing complete dentures may cause temporomandibular disorder (TMD). TMD is a problem affecting the chewing muscles and the joints between the jaw and the skull, which can cause pain and difficulties eating. This study aims to assess the role of clinical wear in the incidence of TMD among patients with acrylic resin and porcelain complete dentures. Who can participate? Patients requiring complete dentures. What does the study involve? Participants are randomly allocated into two groups. One group receives upper and lower complete dentures with teeth made of acrylic resin. The other group receives upper and lower complete dentures with teeth made of porcelain. Both groups are followed up after 6, 12, 18 and 24 months for assessment of clinical wear and incidence of TMD. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Participants will benefit from receiving dentures and continuous clinical follow up. The results of the study will improve our knowledge of the causes of TMD and provide a basis for developing a new artificial teeth material. Where is the study run from? University of Khartoum (Sudan) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? January 2014 to January 2016 Who is funding the study? Albaha University (Saudi Arabia) Who is the main contact? Prof. Khalid Arafa [email protected]

Critère d'inclusion

• temporomandibular disorder

Liens

• ictrp
• isrctn