Table 1 Primary and secondary outcome measures.
From: The randomized shortened dental arch study (RaSDA): design and protocol
Primary outcome measure | ||
|---|---|---|
Oral/dental | Prosthetic | Subjective |
First tooth loss after prosthetic treatment | ||
Secondary outcome measure | ||
Second and further tooth loss | Over-all performance | Oral health related quality of life |
Breakdown of the treatment concept (need of complete renewal and change of treatment concept) | Oral health impact profile (OHIP): Measure of self-reported complaints attributed to oral conditions | |
Tooth and pulp | Performance | Psyche |
Caries (crown/root) Abrasion Sensibility (pulp) | Marginal fit Loss of retention (crowns and bridges) Need of repair and relining Attachment performance* Technical complication Aesthetics rated by the dentist* | Psychological distress and dysfunction (Research Diagnostic Criteria for TMD [29, 30]) |
Periodontium | ||
Plaque index [24] Probing depth/attachment loss/bleeding on probing (BOP)/furcation involvement Gingival index* [24] Tooth mobility | ||
Function | ||
Clinical dysfunction index [29] (Temporomandibular joint, muscles, movements, pain) Occlusion static/dynamic | ||
Further | ||
Interdental spacing in the anterior region Proximal contacts (shape/strength) Mucosa lesions Denture plaque Alveolar ridge resorption | ||