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Correlation Between Dynamic Postural Balance and Masticatory Efficiency in Completely Edentulous Patients Rehabilitated With All-on-4 Fixed Prostheses
Sponsor: Reham alaa El sharabasy
Summary
he goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the relationship between dynamic postural balance and masticatory efficiency in completely edentulous male participants aged 50 to 60 years who are rehabilitated with maxillary and mandibular All-on-4 fixed prostheses. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does rehabilitation with All-on-4 fixed prostheses improve masticatory efficiency and dynamic postural body balance over time? Is there a correlation between chewing efficiency and dynamic postural balance after 3 and 6 months of prosthetic loading? Participants will: Receive maxillary and mandibular All-on-4 fixed implant-supported prostheses with a standardized lingualized occlusal scheme. Complete masticatory efficiency assessments using color-changing chewing gum immediately after restoration, at 3 months, and at 6 months post-loading. Perform the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test to evaluate dynamic postural body balance at the same time intervals (immediately, 3 months, and 6 months).
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
50 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
16
Start Date
2025-07-25
Completion Date
2026-01-28
Last Updated
2026-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
All-on-4 Fixed Implant-Supported Prosthesis
Installation of four implants in the edentulous mandible (two vertical anterior implants and two tilted posterior implants) to support a fixed full-arch prosthesis.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Dentistry, Beni Suef
Cairo, Giza Governorate, Egypt