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The Impact of Palatal Rugae Addition to Complete Dentures on Patients' Satisfaction and Oral Health Related Quality of Life
Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Summary
In conventional maxillary complete dentures, the palatal surface is typically smooth and polished, lacking the natural anatomy of the palatal rugae. While this design facilitates ease of cleaning, it may compromise the functional feedback required for speech and other oral functions. Since the palatal rugae contain mechanoreceptors essential for guiding the tongue during phonation and mastication, replicating these structures may enhance oral function and patient adaptation. Given the variation in clinical outcomes reported in prior studies, a randomized crossover clinical trial is warranted to assess the impact of adding anatomically replicated palatal rugae to complete dentures.
Official title: The Impact of Palatal Rugae Addition to Complete Dentures on Patients' Satisfaction and Oral Health Related Quality of Life: A Randomized Crossover Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2026-01-31
Last Updated
2025-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
complete dentures
Participants were randomly allocated into two intervention sequences using a computer-generated randomization list. The two sequences were: * Group A: Received maxillary complete denture with palatal rugae first, followed by a smooth polished palatal surface denture after a 2-month adaptation period. * Group B: Received a smooth polished palatal surface denture first, followed by a rugae-enhanced denture after a 2-month adaptation period.