OHQoL with removable partial dentures; a pilot study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Pilot Study Investigating Oral Health Related Quality of Life Improvements with Removable Partial Dentures for the Replacement of Missing Teeth
IRAS ID
138600
Contact name
Zaid Ali
Contact email
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Research summary
Removable false teeth (called removable partial dentures (RPDs)) are commonly made for people with missing teeth.
RPDs are made out of a framework and the replacement teeth/gum. The framework sits on the teeth and the gums and can be made out of different materials, metal or non-metal, with different properties. The plastic teeth and gum sit on the framework.
A common framework material is cobalt chromium, a rigid, non-precious metal alloy. Other framework materials include titanium and non-metal materials such as medical grade polyetheretherketone (PEEK).
A review of the literature shows that no research has been reported investigating how different RPD framework materials impact on a person’s oral health related quality of life (OHQoL). The sensation that different frameworks have in the mouth can be quite varied between people, and it would be relevant to be able to tell patients which type of framework is better tolerated based on research evidence.
We hope to conduct an un-blinded randomised crossover pilot trial investigating the difference in patient preference and oral health related quality of life measured by patient centred outcomes in a group of patients due to receive tooth supported removable partial dentures at the Charles Clifford Dental Hospital.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Sheffield Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/YH/0403
Date of REC Opinion
16 Dec 2013
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion