Ignite Creation Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:39 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:39 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06589570
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-09-06
Brief Title:
Intelligibility and Acoustic Speech Performance of CADCAM Milled Titanium Partial Dentures
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
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Study Overview
Official Title:
Intelligibility and Acoustic Speech Performance of CADCAM Milled Titanium Partial Dentures
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Partial dentures play a crucial role in restoring oral function and aesthetics for patients with missing teeth Traditionally these prostheses have been fabricated using materials such as acrylic resin or cobalt-chromium alloys However advancements in digital dentistry have introduced new materials and manufacturing techniques including computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing CADCAM milled titanium While titanium offers advantages such as biocompatibility lightweight properties and corrosion resistance its impact on speech performance remains understudied
Detailed Description:
While the benefits of titanium in terms of durability comfort and biocompatibility are well-established its impact on speech performance remains a relatively understudied aspect of its use in partial dentures Speech is a complex function that involves the coordination of the teeth tongue lips and other oral structures The introduction of any foreign object such as a denture into the mouth has the potential to affect the way sounds are produced and articulated which is why the impact of denture materials on speech must be carefully considered
Traditional denture materials such as acrylic resin and cobalt-chromium alloys have been extensively studied in terms of their effects on speech performance Research has shown that the thickness weight and positioning of dentures can influence how well patients are able to articulate certain sounds particularly sibilants such as s and z sounds and fricatives such as f and v sounds Thicker or poorly fitted dentures can interfere with the movement of the tongue and lips leading to speech distortions or difficulties in pronunciation
Given that titanium is lighter and thinner than many traditional materials it is reasonable to hypothesize that it could offer advantages in terms of speech performance The reduced weight of titanium partial dentures may allow for more natural tongue and lip movements potentially resulting in clearer and more accurate speech Additionally the precision of CADCAM technology allows for the creation of dentures that fit more snugly and comfortably in the mouth further reducing the likelihood of speech impediments
However despite these potential benefits there is currently limited research specifically focused on the impact of titanium partial dentures on speech performance Most studies on the material have concentrated on its mechanical properties such as strength durability and biocompatibility while its effects on speech have received less attention As speech is a vital function for communication and quality of life further research is needed to determine whether titanium dentures offer significant improvements over traditional materials in this regard
Traditional denture materials such as acrylic resin and cobalt-chromium alloys have been extensively studied in terms of their effects on speech performance Research has shown that the thickness weight and positioning of dentures can influence how well patients are able to articulate certain sounds particularly sibilants such as s and z sounds and fricatives such as f and v sounds Thicker or poorly fitted dentures can interfere with the movement of the tongue and lips leading to speech distortions or difficulties in pronunciation
Given that titanium is lighter and thinner than many traditional materials it is reasonable to hypothesize that it could offer advantages in terms of speech performance The reduced weight of titanium partial dentures may allow for more natural tongue and lip movements potentially resulting in clearer and more accurate speech Additionally the precision of CADCAM technology allows for the creation of dentures that fit more snugly and comfortably in the mouth further reducing the likelihood of speech impediments
However despite these potential benefits there is currently limited research specifically focused on the impact of titanium partial dentures on speech performance Most studies on the material have concentrated on its mechanical properties such as strength durability and biocompatibility while its effects on speech have received less attention As speech is a vital function for communication and quality of life further research is needed to determine whether titanium dentures offer significant improvements over traditional materials in this regard
Study Oversight
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