About this trial
Patients will be selected from the outpatient clinic of Removable Prosthodontic Department. Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University..
Each patient will be assessed for eligibility and Informed consent will be obtained from patient after explanation of the treatment protocols and expected outcomes or alternative management.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
All patients' ridges should be covered with firm mucosa which is free from any signs of inflammation or ulceration.
Patients should be free from any bone disorder and exhibit adequate height and width of the residual alveolar ridge.
All patients must have sufficient inter arch space.
Disqualifiers
Patients with oral or systemic diseases.
Patients with xerostomia or excessive salivation.
Patients with parafunctional habits (bruxism or clenching).
Heavy smoker or alcoholic patients.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Novaloc attachment
- Equator attachment