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Partial-edentulismNCT04895969

Prevalence of Partial Edentulism Among Patients of Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University

An observational study of Partial-edentulism, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The patterns of tooth loss are evaluated in many selected populations in numerous countries and so the frequency of partial edentulism seems to vary widely between different countries. The prevalence of various patterns of partially edentulous arches should be frequently revised and updated . Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Partial-edentulism
How many people
362 participants
Where
1 siteEgypt
Study dates
15 Aug 2022to 15 Oct 2022
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Partially edentulous patients of unknown classes

Who may be able to join

  • Study population who satisfied following criteria were included in the study:
  • Patients above age of 20 years irrespective of sex, race, socioeconomic status having partially edentulism in either or both the arches
  • Individuals who are willing and cooperative for study

Who cannot join

  • Completely edentulous patients,
  • patients with teeth extracted for orthodontic purpose
  • Patients with an only missing third molar, un erupted or congenitally missing teeth, root tips,and loose teeth that were indicated for extraction were not included in the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Egypt1 site
  • Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine Cairo University

    Cairo, 002

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About this study

The patterns of tooth loss are evaluated in many selected populations in numerous countries and so the frequency of partial edentulism seems to vary widely between different countries.

The prevalence of various patterns of partially edentulous arches should be frequently revised and updated .

Read more

This could help identify the changing treatment needs of the population and provide guidelines to prevent tooth loss emphasis should be placed on dental education, improve the quality of prosthodontic care being provided to patients oral and general health promotion which should highlight the control of common oral diseases such as caries at their various stages of progression and periodontal diseases.

Additionally, regular dental check-ups should be made mandatory at schools, colleges and workplaces and community field trips should be conducted in order that increase in oral health awareness can also discourage patients attitude waiting until acute symptoms develop.

According to our knowledge, no available studies investigated the prevalence of partial edentulism among patients in faculty of dentistry Cairo university. Therefore, this study wouldbe of valuable information to oral health planners for proposing strategies that will help dentalhealth care management in faculty of dentistry Cairo,

Read the detailed description

study will be conducted on Patients above age of 20 years irrespective of sex, race, socioeconomic status having partially edentulism in either or both the arches to detect incidence and occurence of partial edentlism then detect its prevalance

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Different Kennedy classes

    Prevalence of partial edentulism among patients of Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University

    Measured: "through study completion, an average of 1 year"

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 May 2021
  2. Study start15 Aug 2022
  3. Primary completion15 Oct 2022
  4. Study completion15 Oct 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
362 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04895969
Sponsor's protocol ID
Prevalence
Status last verified
Mar 2022
First submitted
17 May 2021
Last updated
16 Jul 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • 1.Muneeb, A., Khan, B. M., & Jamil, B. (2013). Causes and pattern of partial edentulism/exodontia and its association with age and gender: semi rural population, Baqai Dental college, Karachi, Pakistan. International Dental Journal of students research, 1, 13-18. 2.Sapkota, B., Adhikari, B., & Upadhaya, C. (2013). A Study of Assessment of Partial edentulous patients based on Kennedy's classification at Dhulikhel Hospital Kathmandu University Hospital. Kathmandu University Medical Journal, 11(4), 325-327. 3. Bharathi, M., Babu, K. R., Reddy, G., Gupta, N., Misuriya, A., & Vinod, V. (2014). Partial Edentulism based on Kennedy's classifcation: an epidemiological study. The journal of contemporary dental practice, 15(2), 229- 231. 4. Madhankumar, S., Mohamed, K., Natarajan, S., Kumar, V. A., Athiban, I., & Padmanabhan, T. V. (2015). Prevalence of partial edentulousness among the patients reporting to the Department of Prosthodontics Sri Ramachandra University Chennai, India: An epidemiological study. Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences, 7(Suppl 2), S643. 5. Nayyer, M., Khan, D. A., Gul, H., Aslam, A., Khan, N. B., & Aslam, F. (2020). Patterns of partial edentulism according to kennedy's classification-a cross sectional study. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 70(Suppl-1), S87-90. 6. World Health Organization. Oral Health Surveys: Basic Methods, 4th ed. Geneva: WHO; 2014.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Partial-edentulism, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Different Kennedy classes (time frame: "through study completion, an average of 1 year"). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04895969, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 16 Jul 2025.

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