Table 3 Examinations
From: The randomized shortened dental arch study (RaSDA): design and protocol
Examination Type | Examination time | Investigator |
|---|---|---|
Screening | Every patient complying with the inclusion criteria regardless of his/her participation in the trial | Any dentist involved |
Pretreatment examination | Before randomization, after giving informed consent | The dentist performing the treatment |
Insertion | During insertion | Local investigator |
Recall after insertion | 1, 3 and 14 days after insertion | Local investigator |
Baseline | 4-8 weeks after insertion | Local investigator/external investigator (randomized selection) |
Recall | 6 months, 12 months, 2, 3, 4, 5 years after insertion | Local investigator/external investigator (randomized selection) |