Overdenture Study

This study is designed to determine the benefits of two different implant systems for supporting and retaining lower dentures. The study is open to a limited number of adult patients who are missing all of their teeth and are currently wearing complete dentures. Prospective patients must live within 50 miles of Boca Raton, Florida and must agree to all terms of the study (see below). There will be a total fee of $950.00 to cover the costs of implant placement and prosthetic attachments and follow-up.

For information on this study, Contact Flora at 561-347-0105

S. Robert Davidoff, DMD, FACP
7301 W. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, FL 33433

Terms of Study:

Patients must agree to fill out at least three questionnaires during the study. Patients will receive one of two types of dental implants which will be attached to their current dentures to stabilize them. Patients must present on time for all scheduled visits and must agree to be followed up for a period of at least one year subsequent to treatment. Patients will be chosen based on their current dental condition, overall medical health and willingness to accept the treatment recommendations of Dr. Davidoff. Patients must also agree to photographs and videotaping of their dental treatment and they must sign appropriate releases for publication.

The treatment will consist of two or three implants placed in the front of the lower jaw and attached to the patients existing denture. Implants may be conventional diameter implants or mini-implants. The implants may be loaded (attached) either at the time of surgery or at a later date (approximately 3 months after implant placement). At this point, patients will only be accepted for treatment in this study during the month of September, 2003.