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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON TISSUE RESPONSE

UNDER THE RIDGE LAP AND MODIFIED
RIDGELAP PONTICS.

Prepared by
MAJOR NADIA JAHAN
TRAINEE
GRADING IN PROSTHODONTICS
DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS
2021 - 2022

ARMED FORCES MEDICAL INSTITUTE

DHAKA CANTONMENT, DHAKA

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Declaration

I humbly proclaim that this dissertation titled “A comparative study on

tissue response under the ridge lap and modified ridgelap pontics” has
been accomplished by me and it had not been previously presented for any
higher degree. The work was carried out in the department of Prosthodontics,
Military Dental Centre Dhaka, under the guidance and supervision of Col Md
Tariquzzaman, Classified Specialist and Head of the Department of
Prosthodontics, Military Dental Centre Dhaka.

Dated:
Armed Forces Medical Institute
Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka.
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Major Nadia Jahan

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Forwarding

Certified that Major Nadia Jahan carried out this research titled „„A
Comparative Study On Tissue Response Under The Ridge Lap
And Modified Ridgelap Pontics” prepared this dissertation under my
direct supervision. I have found the work and the dissertation
satisfactory for partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Diploma
in Prosthodontics Examinations of Bangladesh University of
Professional (BUP).

_______________________________
Signature of Supervisor

Md Tariquzzaman, D-Prostho,FCPS
Col
Head of the Department of Prosthodontics
Military Dental Centre Dhaka

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REMARKS

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Signature of Head of the Department

Md Tariquzzaman, D-Prostho,FCPS
Col
Head of the Department of Prosthodontics
Military Dental Centre Dhaka

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REMARKS

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Brig Gen Md Abdur Rab, FCPS

Commandant
Military Dental Centre Dhaka
Dhaka Cantonment, and
Acting Consultant Dental Surgeon General
Directorate General Medical Services

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Dedicated
To
My beloved parents

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ABSTRACT

Background: Edentulous space are frequently restored by fixed partial

dentures (FPD), but this may also contribute to various problems. The pontic
or an artificial tooth is the main component of a fixed partial denture .
The function of pontic is to withstand masticatory load, to permit effective
oral hygiene, preserves underlying residual mucosa and adjacent abutment
teeth thus provides esthetics as well as restore function.

Objective: To observe the tissue response under the ridge lap and modified
ridgelap pontic.

Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the department of

Prosthodontics, Military Dental Centre Dhaka. A total number of 40 patients
were selected with the history of missing first mandibular teeth reporting in
the Department of Prosthodontics, MDC Dhaka. The patients completed
questionnaire regarding their age, sex, condition of the tooth. The teeth was
categorized into two groups:Group- I: consists 20 patients with ridgelap
pontics, Group- II: consists 20 patients with modified ridgelap pontics.

Results: 40 diagnosed mandibular 1st molar missing patients were included

in this study. All these patients were evaluated under 2 parameters. The
parameters are the condition of mucous membrane and the condition of
abutment tooth. In case of group A maximum patients were found in grade IV
whereas in group B maximum patients were found in grade I. The chi-square
test was done as the test of significance and the p value was <0.05 which was
statistically significant.

Conclusion: After completion of this study it is concluded that the tissue

response with the modified ridgelap pontic of fixed partial denture in 1st
molar missing tooth achieved better success regarding fixed partial denture.

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Table of Content

Chapter and Section No Page No

Acknowledgement XIV

Chapter I: Introduction

1:1.0 Background 2-3

1:2.0 Rationale of the study 4

1:3.0 Research question 5

1:4.0 Objectives 6

1:5.0 Review of literature 7-9

CHAPTER II: Materials and Methods

2:1.0 Type of Study 11

2:2.0 Place of study 11

2:3.0 Period of study 11

2:4.0 Study population 11

2:5.0 Sample Size 11-12

2:6.0 Sampling method 12

2:7.0 Inclusion criteria 12

2:8.0 Exclusion criteria 13

2:9.0 Operational definition 13

2:10.0 Grouping 13

2:11.0 Equipment 14

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2:12.1 Main outcome variable 14

2:12.2 Independent variable 15

2:13.0 Study procedure 15-16

2:14.0 Flowchart 17

2:15.0 Ethical consideration 17

2:16.0 Data collection technique 18

2:17.0 Data analysis 18

Chapter III: Results 19-25

Chapter IV: Discussion

4:1.0 Discussion 26-30

4:2.0 Limitation 31

4:3.0 Conclusion 32

4:4.0 Recommendations 33

References cited 34-37

Appendices

Appendix –I Data collection sheet XV-XVII

Appendix –II Consent form XVIII-XX

Appendix-III Ethical clearance XXI-XXIX

Appendix-IV Figure XXIX-XXX

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List of Tables

Table No Title Page

Table-1 Distribution of patients according to age.(n=40) 20

Table -2 Distribution of patients between group A and B 21

regarding condition of mucous membrane observed
after 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months

Table -3 Distribution of patients between group A and B 24

regarding condition of abutment teeth observed
after 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

No

Figure-1 Distribution of patients of group A regarding 22

condition of mucous membrane observed after 6

months

Figure-2 Distribution of patients of group B regarding 23

condition of mucous membrane observed after 6

months

Figure-3 Dental spoon excavator XXIX

Figure-4 Dental mirror XXIX

Figure-5 Dental periodontal probe XXX

Figure-5 Dental caries probe XXX

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Abbreviation

FPD- Fixed partial denture

Co-Cr- Cobalt Chromium

GI- gingival index

CI- calculus index

PD- probing depth

GR- gingival recession

TM- tooth mobility

SD- Standard deviation

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Acknowledgement

First of all,I am grateful to Almighty Allah, the most gracious, the most
merciful, for enabling me to complete this dissertation.

I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to my supervisor Col Md.

Tariquzzaman,D-Prostho,FCPS,Classified Specialist in Prosthodontics,
Military Dental Centre Dhaka. I am indebted to him for guiding interest,
intellectual inputs, constant supervision, valuable suggestions, advice and
whole hearted co-operation from the beginning to end of the study.

With my great pleasure and heartfelt gratitude,I acknowledge the scholarly

guidance and constructive suggestion provided by Brig Gen Md Abdur Rab,
FCPS,Commandant Military Dental Centre Dhaka and Acting Consultant
Dental Surgeon General,Directorate General Medical Services for his
inspiration and valuable suggestions, patronage and provision of excellent
working and learning environment in the preparation and completion of this
dissertation.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to Lt Col S.M.Nazrul Islam,

PBGMS,MPH,D-Prostho,Graded Specialist in Prosthodontics Military Dental
Centre Dhaka. I am grateful to him for his encouragement,inspiration,
valuable suggestions, advice and co-operation till the end of the study.

Last but not the least, I offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to all of my
senior and junior colleagues of Military Dental Centre Dhaka, who have gone
unmentioned, for their support and assistance in my endeavors.

Major Nadia Jahan

Trainee
Grading in prosthodontics
Department of Prosthodontics
Military Dental Centre
Armed Forces Medical Institute
Dhaka Cantonment, Dhaka.

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CHAPTER- I:

INTRODUCTION

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1:1.0 Background

The pontic or an artificial tooth is the main component of a fixed

partial denture. The pontic is defined as “the artificial tooth suspended from

the abutment teeth.1 According to the glossary of prosthodontic terms a

pontic is defined as “an artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture that

replaces a missing natural tooth restores its functions, and usually fills the

space previously occupied by the clinical crown.2

In this role, the pontic should restore function, provide esthetics and

comfort, be biologically acceptable, permit effective oral hygiene, and

preserve underlying residual mucosa.3

There are various types of pontics used in fixed prosthodontics. According

to shape the pontic can be divided into ridge lap, modified ridge lap,

sanitary, modified sanitary, saddle, modified saddle, conical, bullet and

heart shaped pontic. According to material a pontic may be classified in all

metal, metal and porcelain, combination of metal and resin.4

The Pontic, as it mechanically unifies the abutment teeth and covers a

portion of the residual ridge, assumes a dynamic role as a component of the

prosthesis.William Howard Leno and Clarence Puri in 1982 gave the

standards of pontics design which stated that: tissue surface of the pontic

should be covered for cleaning, pontics should never have positive pressure

on the underlying tissue, pontics and connectors must be of adequate built to

withstand occlusal forces and also restore esthetics .Commonly used pontic

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designs are ridge lap pontic, modified ridge lap pontic,sanitary

pontic,conical pontic, and ovate pontic.5

In ridge lap pontic reduction of the surface area does not significantly

improve hygiene underneath the pontic, because the basal contour

remains concave, unsuitable to provide a tight contact to the dental floss.6

The pontic should not be designed to pressurize the alveolar mucosa

as it may produce ulceration.7,8 Previous concepts of close tissue adaptation

are not followed lately. It should be remembered that patient’s maintenance

(flossing) is more important than the pontic design.9,10

The aim of this study was to observe tissue response under the ridge lap and

modified ridgelap pontic and condition of interdental papilla under the

connector of fixed partial denture and to evaluate periodontal status of the

abutment teeth.

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1:2.0 Rationale of the study

Ridgelap pontics and modified ridgelap pontics are two types of fixed

partial denture that are used for replacing missing teeth. After insertion of

the partial denture the reaction of mucous membrane beneath the tissue

surface and condition of abutment teeth is very important for patients

comfort and overall success of the treatment. This study will help

prosthodontists to understand the tissue response under the ridgelap and

modified ridgelap pontics with an aim to choose a better type of fixed

partial denture to maintain patients good oral hygiene, comfort and better

life.

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1:3.0 Research question

The tissue response is better under the ridge lap or modified ridgelap

pontic?

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1:4.0 Objectives

1:4.1 General objective:

To observe the tissue response under the ridge lap and modified

ridgelap pontic

1:4.2 Specific objectives:

1. To evaluate the condition of mucous membrane beneath the tissue surface

of pontic

2. To evaluate the condition of interdental papilla under the connector of

fixed partial denture

3. To assess the periodontal status of the abutment teeth

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1:5.0 Review of Literature

Stein RS (1966) was found that the tissue response under modified ridgelap

pontic is better than ridgelap pontics.The study initially recruited 15 healthy

volunteers who have missing mandibular first molar teeth.After 6 weeks

follow up visit there were 20.8% patients in grade II and 13.8% patients in

grade IV in ridgelap pontics.11

In another study Grisapin (1979) identified that the tissue response in

modified ridgelap is better after one month follow up. He found tissue color

was normal and there was no overt sign of inflammation or ulceration.12

Hirshberg SM (1972) described that the gingival index was created for the

assessment of the gingival condition and records of the qualitative changes

in gingiva.It scores of grade I to grade IV.In his research he found 8 patients

in grade I, 46 in grade II, 18 in grade III and 4 in grade IV in case of ridge

lap pontic after 12 months follow up visit. Hirshberg SM (1972) also

identified that modified ridgelap pontic was better than ridge lap pontic in

maintaining mucosal health since inflammation developed beneath ridgelap

pontic, changing the modified ridgelap pontics to the ridgelap type

alleviated inflammation.13

According to the condition of the abutment teeth the group B patients had

no different response and in group A patients have very minor response in 6

week up visit. Therefore in our study suggested 6 week follow up visit.

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In a similar study, Tolboe H et al. (1998) identified that five patients

developed hypertrophy and pocket formation around the pontics. According

to the condition of the abutment teeth it was graded from grade I to IV.Mild

to moderate inflammation in the mucosa was estimated with both the

modified ridgelap and ridgelap pontic and the mucosal exudation was found

when the oral hygiene was omitted in the pontic area.14

Chester S. Handelman measured tissue reaponse of 120 adult Caucasian

and African-American subjects divided into four groups of 30 by gender and

race. All the groups have different tissue response due to change in pontic

design.Tissue color and sign of inflammation are also useful tool in

detecting tissue response under pontic area.15

Edmund cavazos jr selected 28 patients,among them 9 are grede I and 7 are

in grede II in ridgelap type pontic and 7 patients are grade ii and 5 are grade

I in modified ridgelap pontic.Accumulation of food debrish was more when

pontics are ridgelap and biopsy shows moderate inflammation with the

dissolution of basal layer.16

Allison,J,R and Bhatia investigate into the changes occuring in the oral

mucousa beneath different pontics.Tissue respond dramatically to ridgelap

and in lesser degree in modified ridgelap.In order to maintain a completely

healthy and hygienic condition for fpd, pontic design with minimal

adaptation to tissue is preferable.17

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Podshadley,A G measured gingival response to different type of pontic

designs have identified when properly adapted ridgelap pontics were used, a

tissue change was produced under 75% of pontics.25 percents of pontics

that are shaped to modified ridgelap had evidently favorable tissue changes.

The tissue changes were proportionately increased as a amount of adaption

of pontic to ridge increased.18

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CHAPTER- II:

MATERIALS AND METHODS

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2:1.0 Study design

This was a observational study.

2:2.0 Place of study

The study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics in Military

Dental Centre Dhaka.

2:3.0 Period of study

1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022

2:4.0 Study population

Patients come seeking treatment for their missing mandibular first molar

teeth in the department of Prosthodontics, Military dental centre Dhaka will

be taken.

2:5.0 Sample size

To determine the sample size for this proposed study, the following formula

was used:

Z2 P(1-P)
n=
d2

Here,
n = Desired sample size

Z = Standard normal deviate usually set at 1.96 which corresponds to

95% confidence interval (value for error)

P = Proportion of occurrence in the target population (Taken as 50%)

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q = 1 – p = (1 – 0.5)

d = Degree of accuracy with 5% error = 0.05

So, using above formula, the expected sample size is

(1.96)2 (0.5)(1 – 0.5)

n= = 384 (Approx)
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Therefore, the sample size for this study was 384.

But, due to time limitation and resource constrain, total 40 patients were

taken from Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment.

2:6.0Sampling method

Purposive sampling.

2:7.0 Inclusion criteria

1. Patients having mandibular 1st molar missing with ideal abutments on

both sides as well as having class-1 occlusion.

2. Good systemic health.

3. No history of musculoskeletal or neurological disorders.

4. No history of orthodontic treatment.

5. No history of malignant disease, major or minor surgery in the

orofacial region in the past 3 months.

6. Patient willing to participate in the study

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2:8.0 Exclusion criteria

1. Patients who have periodontally compromised abutment

2. Patients with tilted abutment

3. Patients with deformed ridge

4. Patients have edentulous area with recently extracted socket

5. Patients with major psychological disorders

6. Unwilling to participate.

2:9.0 Operational definition:

Pontics: An artificial tooth on a fixed partial denture that replaces the

missing tooth restores its function and usually fills the space previously

filled by the natural crown. They must restore function, be hygienically

maintainable, be biologically and esthetically acceptable and be comfortable

to the patients.19

Ridgelap pontics: A pontic which resembles natural tooth and is designed to

adapt closely to the ridge that compress the tissue surface.19

Modified ridgelap pontics: A pontic which is designed to reduce the tissue

contact and have no or pin point contact to the tissue.19

2:10.0 Grouping:

Total patients were divided into two groups-

Group A: consists 15 patients with ridgelap pontics

Group B: consists 15 patients with modified ridgelap pontics

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2:11.0Equipment:

● Mouth mask;

● Sterile gloves;

● Dental mirror;

● Dental unit;

● Football or wheel shaped diamond,

● Flat ended tapered diamond,

● Finishing stones, explorer,

● Periodontal probe,

● Hatchet,

● Chisel;

● Gingival retraction cord,

● Silicone impression material,

● Temporary cementing material.

2:12.1 Main outcome variable:

Two variables were assessed.

● Condition of mucous membrane will be graded under the grading

of Carrenza 1996

● Condition of abutment teeth will be graded under the grading of

Carrenza 1996

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2:12.2 Independent variable:

● Age

● Sex

● Educational status

● Monthly income

2:13.0 Study procedure

In this study, the sample was made of 30 patients, distributed into 2 groups.

One of the groups was treated with ridgelap pontic and another group with

modified ridgelap pontic. The subjects were selected according to the above

mentioned inclusion and exclusion criteria. First teeth were prepared for a

metal-ceramic crown. Gingival retraction cord was used to expose the

margin. Impression was taken by A-silicon impression material. Model was

prepared from the impression and send to laboratory for fabrication of

acrylic bridge prosthesis. Before glazing, the prosthesis was tried on

patient’s mouth and error was corrected,if any. The prosthesis was inserted

by temporary cementing material for follow up. A standardized structured

data collection sheet was used to collect necessary information of the study

subjects, which include (a) History of the patients: A detailed history of

particulars of the patient, socioeconomic status was taken.(b) Clinical

examination: condition of the mucous membrane and abutment teeth was

noted according to grading in the data sheet.

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The patients will be evaluated at four different points: at the beginning of

the treatment, as well as 6 week, 12 weeks and 6 months after initiation of

treatment.Patients were graded according to condition of mucous membrane

Grade-I: Healthy gingiva

Grade-II: Mild inflammation, slight change color, slight edema, no bleeding

on probing.

Grade-III: Moderate inflammation, redness, edema and bleeding on probing

Grade-IV: Severe inflammation, marked redness and edema, ulceration,

tendency to spontaneous bleeding.20

And also patients were graded according to condition of abutment teeth

Grade-I: No mobility and no pocket depth.

Grade-II: 2-3 mm of sulcus depth and slightly more than normal.

Grade-III: 3-4 mm of sulcus depth and moderately more than normal

mobility.

Grade-IV: Above 4mm of sulcus depth severe mobility to faciolingualy and

mesiodiastaly.20

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2:14.0 Flow chart showing the sequence of task:

Study population
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Sample (inclusion and exclusion criteria)
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Preparation of questionnaire and data Sheet
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Clinical and radiographic examination
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Study procedure
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Data Collection through structured questionnaire
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Data analysis
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Results

2.15.0 Ethical consideration

Ethical clearance was obtained from the Research Committee of Military

Dental Centre (MDC) Dhaka. Permission to use the records will be obtained

from the Department of Prosthodontics, Military Dental Centre Dhaka.

Written informed consent was obtained from the patients or legal guardian

for this study. Patient confidentiality was strictly maintained. No names,

address or contact details of the patients was divulged.

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2:16.0 Data collection technique

A standardized structured data collection sheet (Appendix-A) was used to

collect necessary information of the subject group. Data sheet included all

of the variables regarding to the study.

2:17.0 Data analysis

Data will be stored and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social

Science (SPSS version 20) and descriptive statistics to be presented with

standard statistical tests (chi-square tests for parametric variables and

unpaired Student’s t-test). P (probability) and Z values will also be

calculated.

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CHAPTER- III:

RESULTS

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Results:

Total 40 diagnosed patients who have missing first molar teeth were

selected from the Department of Prosthodontics of Military Dental Centre

Dhaka irrespective of age and sex following some inclusion and exclusion

criteria.20 patients were treated with fixed partial denture having ridgelap

pontic and were included under group A. Rest 20 patients were treated with

fixed partial denture having modified ridgelap pontic and were included

under group B.The results were furnished in tables according to the data

found.

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Table-I: Distribution of patients according to age. (n=40)

Age (Years) Number of patients Total Percentage%

Male Female

21-25 6 3 9 22.5%

26-30 5 6 11 27.5%

31-35 5 5 10 25%

36-40 6 4 10 25%

Total 22 18 40 100%

Table-I showed that among 40 patients, majority 11 (27.5%) patients were in age group

of 26-30.

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Table II: Distribution of patients between group A and B regarding condition of

mucous membrane observed after 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6 months (n=40)

Grades 6 weeks 12 weeks 6 months

Group A Group B Group A Group B GroupA Group B

No % No % No % No % No % No %

Grade I 1 5% 1 5% 1 5% 15 75% 0 00 16 80%

Grade II 2 10% 1 5% 1 5% 5 25% 2 10% 4 20%

Grade III 10 50% 8 40% 8 40% 0 00 6 30% 0 00

Grade IV 7 35% 10 50% 10 50% 0 00 12 60% 0 00

X2 17.633 32.917 34.667

P value 0.001 0.001 0.001

Table-II showed among 40 patients maximum 60% are grade IV after 6 months interval

in group A and 80% are grade I in group B after 6 months interval.

Data were analyzed using chi-square Test

Significant = P<0.05, Not significant= P>0.05

Group A= Ridge lap pontic, Group B=Modified ridge lap pontic

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Figure-I: Distribution of patients of group A regarding condition of mucous

membrane observed after 6 months (n=20)

Group A

Grade I
Grade II
Grade III
Grade IV

Figure -I: showed that among 20 patients, majority 12 patients grade IV after 6 months
interval.

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Figure-II: Distribution of patients of group B regarding condition of

mucous membrane observed after 6 months (n=20)

Figure - II showed that among 20 patients, majority 16 patients grade I after

6 months interval

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Table III: Distribution of patients between group A and B regarding

condition of abutment teeth observed after 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 6

months.(n=40)

Grades 6 weeks 12 weeks 6 months

Group A Group B Group A Group B Group A Group B

NO % No % No % No % No % No %

Grade I 3 15% 9 45% 3 15% 10 50% 2 10% 9 45%

Grade II 6 30% 7 35% 5 25% 4 20% 5 25% 4 20%

Grade III 4 20% 2 10% 7 35% 4 20% 5 25% 5 25%

Grade IV 7 35% 2 10% 5 25% 2 10% 8 40% 2 10%

X2 6.521 8.063 8.166

P value 0.089 0.045 0.043

Table-III showed among 40 patients maximum 40% are grade IV after 6 months interval in group

A and 45% are grade I in group B after 6 months interval.

Data were analyzed using chi-square Test

Significant = P<0.05Not significant= P>0.05

Group A= Ridge lap pontic, Group B=Modified ridge lap pontic

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DISCUSSION

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4:1.0 Discussion

This was a comparative observational study carried out to evaluate the

condition of mucous membrane in patients having ridgelap or modified

ridgelap pontic. This study was conducted in the Department of

Prosthodontics, Military Dental Centre Dhaka from 1 February 2021 to 31

January 2022. The patients of the study were selected from the patients who

have attended in the department of Prosthodontics for the treatment of their

missing teeth. In group A, the pontic forms a large concave contact with the

ridges. The tendency of concavity of pontic was greater in the under surface

and it had a slightly larger area of tissue contact.

In group B, the pontic does not contact the lingual aspect of the ridge, while

facially it is in contact with the ridge. It was made convex in all tissue

contacting surface and the gingival surface of the pontics overlaps only the

buccal surface of the ridge.

In present study there were 5% patients in grade I, 10% patients in grade II,

50% patients in grade III and 35% patients in grade IV in ridgelap pontics

after six weeks follow up visit.And 5% patients in grade I, 5% patients in

grade II, 40% patients in grade III and 50% patients in grade IV in modified

ridgelap pontics after six weeks follow up visit.The p value was .001 which

was significant.

In a similar study Stein RS (1966) was found that the tissue response under

modified ridgelap pontic is better than ridgelap pontics. The study initially

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recruited 15 healthy volunteers who have missing mandibular first molar

teeth. After 6 weeks follow up visit there were 20.8% patients in grade II

and 13.8% patients in grade IV in ridgelap pontics.11

In present study there were 5% patients in grade I, 5% patients in grade II,

40% patients in grade III and 50% patients in grade IV in ridgelap pontics

after 12 weeks follow up visit.And 75% patients in grade I, 25% patients in

grade II, 00% patients in grade III and 00% patients in grade IV in modified

ridgelap pontics after 12 weeks follow up visit.The p value was .001 which

was significant.The tissue response after 12 weeks of the modified ridgelap

pontic was favourable, 75%patients(maximum) were grade I. Tissue color

was normal and there was no overt sign of inflammation or ulceration.

In another study Grisapin (1979) identified that the tissue response in

modified ridgelap is better after 12 weeks follow up. He found tissue color

was normal and there was no overt sign of inflammation or ulceration.12

In present study there were 00% patients in grade I, 10% patients in grade

II, 30% patients in grade III and 60% patients in grade IV in ridgelap

pontics after 6 months follow up visit.And 80% patients in grade I, 20%

patients in grade II, 00% patients in grade III and 00% patients in grade IV

in modified ridgelap pontics after 6 months follow up visit.The p value was

.001 which was significant.

Hirshberg SM (1972) described that the gingival index was created for the

assessment of the gingival condition and records the qualitative changes in

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gingiva. It scores of grade I to grade IV.In his research he found 8 patients

in grade I, 46 in grade II, 18 in grade III and 4 in grade IV in case of ridge

lap pontic after 6 months follow up visit. Hirshberg SM (1972) also

identified that modified ridgelap pontic was better than ridge lap pontic in

maintaining mucosal health since inflammation developed beneath ridgelap

pontic and changing the modified ridgelap pontics to the ridgelap type

alleviated inflammation.13

In present study, patients were evaluated between the groups regarding

condition of abutment teeth. In case of group A, 3 patients were found in

grade I, 6 in grade II, 4 in grade III and 7 in grade IV whereas in group B 9

patients were in grade I, 7 were in grade II, 2 in grade III and 2 patients

were found in grade IV, after 6 weeks. The chi-square test was done as the

test of significance and the P value was >0.05 which was statistically not

significant. After 12 weeks interpretation 3 patients were found in grade I, 5

in grade II, 7 in grade III and 5 were found in grade IV respectively in case

of group A, whereas 10 patients were found in grade I, 4 were grade II, 4

were grade III and 2 patients were found in grade IV in case of group B.

The chi-square test was done as the test of significance and the P value was

<0.05 which was statistically significant. After 6 months interpretation in

group A 2 patients were found in grade I, 5 were in grade II, 5 were in grade

III and 8 were in grade IV respectively, whereas in group B grade I had 9

patients, grade II had 4 patients and there were 5 patients in grade III and 2

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patients were grade IV respectively. The chi-square test was done as the test

of significance and the p value was <0.05 which was statistically

significant. According to the condition on the mucous membrane in relation

to the ridgelap surface of the pontic the group B patients has shown better

response and tissue tolerance then group A patients. Therefore in our study

modified ridgelap pontic had better result compare to ridgelap pontic.

In a similar study, Tolboe H et al. (1998) identified that five patients

developed hypertrophy and pocket formation around the pontics. According

to the condition of the abutment teeth it was graded from grade I to IV.Mild

to moderate inflammation in the mucosa was estimated with both the

modified ridgelap and ridgelap pontic and the mucosal exudation was found

when the oral hygiene was omitted in the pontic area.14

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4:2.0 Limitation of the study

The findings of this study cannot be generalized to the whole population as

the sample size was not large enough and the data of this study were

collected from single centre , Military Dental Centre Dhaka.

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4:3.0 Conclusion

After completion of this observational comparative study it is concluded

that the tissue response with the modified ridgelap pontic in 1st molar

missing tooth enhanced the condition of the mucous membrane beneath the

tissue surface of the pontic, condition of interdental papillae, condition of

the abutment tooth and mucosa overlying the edentulous ridge and achieved

better success regarding fixed partial denture.

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4:4.0 Recommendations

● This study would suggest that the clinician should evaluate the abutment

teeth carefully during examination..

● The study should be conducted on a long-term basis with large sample

size to evaluate the causes of abutment tooth condition.

● Clinician should care full in work like mobility examination, periodontal

probing.

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CHAPTER- V:

APPENDICES

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Data Collection Sheet

SL. NO. Date:

Title: “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON TISSUE RESPONSE UNDER THE RIDGE
LAP AND MODIFIED RIDGELAP PONTICS.”

Investigator: Major Nadia Jahan, Grading Trainee, Department of Prosthodontics, Military Dental
Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantt.

Supervisor: Col Md Tariquzzaman,D-prostho,FCPS,Classified Specialist in Prosthodontics.Military

Dental Centre Dhaka. Dhaka Cantt

Place of study: Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantt.

Patient’s data

A.Assessment of the Patient:-

1. Patient’s name :
2. Address & Contact number :

3. Age and sex :

4. Reg no :

5. Place of resident :  Rural

 Semirural
 Urban
6. Chief complaints :

7. Etiology of missing :  Extraction

tooth/teeth  Congenital missing
 Exfoliation due to trauma
 Others
8. Medical history :  HTN
8  DM,
 Anaemia
 Hepatic disease
 Renal disease
 Bleeding disorder
 Respiratory disease, etc

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9. Clinical Findings:- Grade-I : Healthy gingival

a) Condition of mucous :  Grade-II : Mild inflammation, slight
membrane change color, slight edema, no
bleeding on probing.
 Grade-III : Moderate inflammation,
redness, edema and bleeding on
probing
 Grade-IV : Severe inflammation,
marked redness and edema,
ulceration, tendency to spontaneous
bleeding.
b) Condition of :  Grade-I : No mobility and no pocket
abutment teeth depth.
 Grade-II : 2-3 mm of sulcus depth
and slightly more than normal.
 Grade-III : 3-4 mm of sulcus depth
and moderately more than normal
mobility.
 Grade-IV : Above 4mm of sulcus
depth severe mobility to faciolingualy
and mesiodiastaly
10. Radiological Findings
a) OPG :
b) IOPA view
11. Reason for seeking treatment  Poor aesthetics
 Difficulties in mastication
 Speech problem

12. Diagnosis :

………………….. ………………………………..
Date: Signature of data collector

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Informed Written Consent Form

1. Protocol ID:
2. Patient ID:
3. Title of the study:: “A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON TISSUE
RESPONSE UNDER THE RIDGE LAP AND MODIFIED RIDGELAP
PONTICS.”.
4. Investigator`s name: Major Nadia Jahan, Grading Trainee, Department of
Prosthodontics, Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantt.
5. Institution/organization: Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantt.
6. Purpose &nature of the study: The purpose of the study to assess the
periodontal condition of natural teeth in contact with the removable partial
denture.
7. Selection of the participant: The study population is patients present in
outdoor and the department of Prosthodontics, Military Dental Center, Dhaka
Cantt.
8. Expectation from and involvement of the participant: I hope you will co-
operate me to examine you thoroughly and will come to me for follow up.
9. Risk and benefits: No reasonable risk with this study but benefits is to help a
research outcome that will help further more appropriate management with
Removable Partial Denture.
10. Privacy, anonymity, confidentiality: Your Information will be kept secret. You
have given the permission to publish photographs for publication in any form
if needed for the public interest.
11. Right to withdraw: You are free to take part or withdraw yourself from the
study at any time for any reason. If you are agreeing to our proposal of
enrolling you / your patient in our study, Please indicate that by putting your
Signature or left thumb impression at the specified below.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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Signature or Left Thumb Impression of the Signature or Left Thumb Impression

Attendant/Guardian of the Participant

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Signature of the Investigator Signature or Left Thumb Impression of

a Witness

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সম্মতি পত্র

Title of the study:

Investigator`s name: Major Nadia Jahan.

এই ঴ম্মতি পত্রের উত্রেলয ঵঱ আপনাত্রে প্রত্রয়াজনীয় িথ্য প্রদান েরা, যয িথ্য গুত্র঱া আপনাত্রে ত঴দ্ধান্ত তনত্রি ঴া঵াযয েরত্রব, আপতন এই
গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵ণ েরত্রবন তে না।
গবেষণার ঝুতি :
এই গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵নেৃি যরাগীত্রদর তেছু পরীক্ষা েরা ঵ত্রব, এত্রি যোন ঝুুঁ তের ঴ম্ভাবনা নাই।
গবেষণার অংশগ্রহবের সু তেধাতি :
এই গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵ন েরত্র঱ উক্ত যরাত্রগর ঴ঠিে তিতেৎ঴া পদ্ধতি ঴ম্পত্রেে বণেনা যদওয়া ঵ত্রব। ফত্র঱ তিতেৎ঴ায় মান বৃ তদ্ধ পাত্রব এবং পরবিীত্রি
উক্ত যরাত্রগ অ঴ু স্থিার ঵ার হ্রা঴ পাত্রব।
তেিল্প :
এই গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵ন েরা তেংবা না েরার বযাপাত্রর অথ্বা অংলগ্র঵ন েরার পর যযত্রোন ঴ময় আপতন গত্রব঳ণা যথ্ত্রে ঴ত্রর যযত্রি পারত্রবন।
খরচ :
এই গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵ত্রনর জনয আপনার যোন খরি যনই বা আপনাত্রে যোন অথ্ে যদয়া ঵ত্রব না।
গগাপেীয়িা :
গত্রব঳ণা ি঱াো঱ীন ও পরবিীত্রি ঴ে঱ িথ্য েত্র ারভাত্রব যগাপন রাখা ঵ত্রব । আপনার বাতক্তগি তব঳য়াতদ িথ্য তবত্রে঳ণ প্রতিত্রবদন তিতর ও
প্রোলনার োত্রজ বযাব঵ার েরা ঵ত্রব এবং গত্রব঳ণার পরীক্ষে বযিীি োত্ররা োত্রছ প্রোল েরা ঵ত্রবনা ।ফলে আপনার যোন িথ্য যেউ জানত্রি
পারত্রব না ।
গেচ্ছামূ লি অংশগ্রহে :
এই গত্রব঳ণায় আপনার অংলগ্র঵ন ঴ম্পূ ণে যেচ্ছামূ ঱ে । আপতন গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵ত্রন অেীেৃতি জানাত্রি পাত্ররন অথ্বা গত্রব঳ণা ি঱াো঱ীন যয
যোন ঴ময় গত্রব঳ণা যথ্ত্রে আপনার নাম প্রিযা঵ার েত্রর তনত্রি পাত্ররন । িাত্রি আপনার তিতেৎ঴ার যোন িারিময ঵ত্রব না । এই ফরত্রম োক্ষর
েরত্র঱ আপনার আইনগি যোন অতিোর খবে ঵ত্রব না ।
প্রশ্নােলী:
যতদ আপনার যোন প্রশ্ন থ্াত্রে িত্রব দয়া েত্রর তজজ্ঞা঴া েরুন, আতম িার উত্তর প্রদান েরার যথ্া঴ািয যিষ্টা েরত্রবা । যতদ ভতব঳যত্রি আপনার
অতিতরক্ত যোন প্রশ্ন থ্াত্রে িা঵ত্র঱ গত্রব঳ণারি ডাক্তাত্ররর ঴াত্রথ্ যযাগাত্রযাগ েরত্রি পাত্ররন ।
সম্মতি েীিাবরাতি :
আতম গত্রব঳ণায় তনত্রয়াতজি তিতেৎ঴ত্রের ঴াত্রথ্ এই গত্রব঳ণা তনত্রয় আত্র঱ািনায় ঴ত্রন্তা঳ প্রোল েরতছ । আতম এটা বু ত্রঝতছ যয, গত্রব঳ণায়
অংলগ্র঵ন ঴ম্পূ ণে যেচ্ছামূ ঱ে এবং আতম যয যোন ঴ময় যোন বািযবািেিা ছাড়াই গত্রব঳ণা যথ্ত্রে আমাত্রে তবরি রাখত্রি পাতর । আতম
উপত্ররাক্ত লিে গুত্র঱া পত্ররতছ / আমার ঴ম্মু ত্রখ পঠিি ঵ত্রয়ত্রছ এবং যেচ্ছায় গত্রব঳ণায় অংলগ্র঵ত্রন ঴ম্মতি জ্ঞাপন েরতছ ।

সাক্ষাৎিারগ্রহণিারীর োক্ষর অংশগ্রহণিারীর োক্ষর অতিিােবির োক্ষর

িাতরখ িাতরখ িাতরখ

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Military Dental Centre Dhaka

Dhaka Cantt

APPLICATION FOR ETHICAL CLEARANCE OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL

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1. Investigator:
Major Nadia Jahan
Trainee
Grading in Prosthodontics
Department of Prosthodontics.
Military Dental Centre Dhaka. Dhaka Cantt
2. Guide: Col Md Tariquzzaman,D-prostho,FCPS
Classified Specialist in Prosthodontics.
Military Dental Centre Dhaka. Dhaka Cantt.
3. Place of the study: Department of Prosthodontics, Military Dental Centre Dhaka. Dhaka
cantonment.
4. Title of the study:.A comparative study on tissue response under the ridge lap and
modified ridgelap pontics amongst the patient attending to the MDC Dhaka.
5. Duration: 1 year
6. Total cost: NA
7. Funding Agency (IF Applicable): NA

We agree to obtain approval of the Institutional Ethical Committee of MDC Dhaka for any
changes involving the rights and welfare of subjects or any changes of the methodology before
making any such changes.

Abstract for Ethical Committee

Title: A Comparative Study On Tissue Response Under The Ridge Lap And Modified
Ridgelap Pontics.
Background:. The pontic or an artificial tooth is the main component of a fixed
partial denture. The pontic is defined as “the artificial tooth suspended from the abutment
teeth. According to the glossary of prosthodontic terms a pontic is defined as “an artificial
tooth on a fixed partial denture that replaces a missing natural tooth restores its functions,
and usually fills the space previously occupied by the clinical crown.In this role, the pontic
should restore function, provide esthetics and comfort, be biologically acceptable, permit

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effective oral hygiene, and preserve underlying residual mucosa.There are various types of
pontics used in fixed prosthodontics. According to shape the pontic can be divided into
ridge lap, modified ridge lap, sanitary, modified sanitary, saddle, modified saddle,
conical, bullet and heart shaped pontic. According to material a pontic may be classified
in all metal, metal and porcelain, combination of metal and resin.The aim of this study is to
observe tissue response under the ridge lap and modified ridgelap pontic and condition of
interdental papilla under the connector of fixed partial denture and to evaluate periodontal
status of the abutment teeth.
Objectives: The study was designed to observe the tissue response under the ridge lap and
modified ridgelap pontic
Place of study: Department of Prosthodontics in Military Dental Centre Dhaka.
Period of study: From 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2022
Sample selection: Patients come seeking treatment for their missing mandibular first molar
teeth in the department of Prosthodontics, Military dental centre Dhaka will be taken.
Results: 40 diagnosed mandibular 1st molar missing patients were included in this study. All
these patients were evaluated under 2 parameters and those evaluation were described in
tables. The parameters are the condition of mucous membrane and the condition of abutment
tooth.In case of group A, 3 patients were found in grade I, 6 in grade II, 4 in grade III and 7 in
grade IV whereas in group B 9 patients were in grade I, 7 were in grade II, 2 in grade III and
2 patients were found in grade IV, after 6 weeks. The chi-square test was done as the test of
significance and the P value was >0.05 which was statistically not significant. After 12 weeks
interpretation 3 patients were found in grade I, 5 in grade II, 7 in grade III and 5 were found
in grade IV respectively in case of group A, whereas 10 patients were found in grade I, 4
were grade II, 4 were grade III and 2 patients were found in grade IV in case of group B. The
chi-square test was done as the test of significance and the P value was <0.05 which was
statistically significant. After 6 months interpretation in group A 2 patients were found in
grade I, 5 were in grade II, 5 were in grade III and 8 were in grade IV respectively, whereas
in group B grade I had 9 patients, grade II had 4 patients and there were 5 patients in grade III
and 2 patients were grade IV respectively. The chi-square test was done as the test of
significance and the p value was <0.05 which was statistically significant..

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I hereby certify that the above-mentioned statements are true, I have read and understood the regulation of the
Ethical Committee on the approval of research proposal and will act in conformity with the regulation. I declare
that the details above reflect accurately my research proposal. I understand that if granted, this approval will
apply to the current research protocol and timeframe.

………………………………….
Signature of Applicant Date: ………………

Declaration by the Supervisor (if applicable)

I have read this application. I am satisfied that it is in line with the criteria set out by the Institutional Ethical
Committee.

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Supervisor’s Signature Date: …………………

Date:

To
The Supervisor,
Department of Prosthodontics.
Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment.

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Subject:Application for the approval of the dissertation protocol for Grading in

Prosthodontics
Sir,

With due respect, I humbly state that I am Major Nadia Jahan a trainee in grading at the
department of Prosthodontics. As a requirement of grading examination, dissertation work
has to be undertaken. After reviewing available literatures and consultation with the
honorable teachers, I have decided to do my dissertation work on a comparative study on
tissue response under the ridge lap and modified ridgelap pontics.I therefore, hope that you
would be kind enough to approve my dissertation protocol enclosed herewith and supervise
me in my dissertation work.

Yours Obediently,

………………………………………

Major Nadia Jahan

Trainee
Grading in Prosthodontics
Department of Prosthodontics
Military Dental Centre Dhaka,Dhaka Cantonment.

Date:

To
The President,
Ethical Committee
Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment
Through Supervisor, Department of Prosthodontics.

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Subject: Application for ethical clearance of the dissertation protocol titled a

comparative study on tissue response under the ridge lap and modified ridgelap pontics
Sir,
With due respect and humble submission, I would like to state that I am a grading trainee
(Prosthodontics,MDC, Dhaka). As part of the training, I would like to perform my
dissertation on a comparative study on tissue response under the ridge lap and modified
ridgelap pontics under supervision of Col Md Tariquzzaman,FCPS.

Therefore, I hope that you would kindly approve my dissertation by giving me the ethical
clearance to go ahead with my study. I shall be grateful and obliged thereby.

Yours Obediently,

………………………………………

Major Nadia Jahan

Trainee
Grading in prosthodontics
Department of Prosthodontics.
Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment.

Enclosures:
a) Dissertation protocol
b) Data collection sheet
c) Consent form

Board of Approval
Military Dental Centre Dhaka
We the members of Institutional Ethical Committee certify that we have carefully read and
recommended to the Department of Prosthodontics, MDC, Dhaka for approval of this proposal of
Dissertation entitled

A comparative study on tissue response under the ridge lap and modified ridgelap
pontics

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Submitted by Major Nadia Jahan partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Grading in
Prosthodontics

President:

BRIG GEN MD ABDUR RAB, FCPS

Commandant ……………………………
(Signature)

Members:

1. Head. Dept. of Conservative Dentistry &Endodontics. ……………………………

(Signature)

2. Head Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. …………………………..

(Signature)

3. Head Dept. of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics. …………………………..

(Signature)

4. Head Dept. of Prosthodontics ……………………………

(Signature)

5. Religious Teacher of unit

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(Signature)

Military Dental Centre Dhaka.

Dhaka Cantt

To
Major Nadia Jahan
Trainee
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Grading in prosthodontics
Department of Prosthodontics.
Military Dental Centre Dhaka, Dhaka Cantonment.

Your research protocol titled “a comparative study on tissue response under the ridge lap and
modified ridgelap pontics” as been approved by the ethical committee of Military Dental
Centre Dhaka, Dhaka cantonment for further procedure.

Thanking you.

………………………………..

Col Md Tariquzzaman,D-prostho,FCPS
Classified Specialist in Prosthodontics.
Military Dental Centre Dhaka. Dhaka Cantt.

Procedure for Maintaining Confidentiality

 All information regarding participants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality,
and will not be disclosed to anyone else without prior consent of, and that their
anonymity will be respected at all times unless otherwise determined by law.
 Proper safety method will be followed during oral examination and interview privacy
will be maintained.
 An ID number will be given to each of the patient which will be used during follow-
up visits.
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 Research data will be coded. All data will be coded using a system known only to the
researcher to preserve the identity of the participant and will nevertheless allow the
participant access to her/his data at any time during the research process should this
be requested.
 Use of random identity numbers on participants’ data with a separate name/number
list.
 Data will be stored in a locked cabinet.
 Only research personnel will be allowed to access the data.
 Agreement to release of personal information should be sought only when the
participant is properly informed about possible harms that may occur.
 Confidential information provided by research participants, employees, clients or
others must be treated as confidential even if there is no legal protection or privilege.
 The obligation to maintain confidentiality extends to members of the research or
training teams and collaborating organizations who have access to the information.
 To ensure that access to confidential information is restricted, the principal researcher
is responsible for ensuring that researchers, administrators and other relevant parties
adequately trained and instructed to take the steps necessary to protect confidentiality.

CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR ETHICAL COMMITTEE

Name of Applicant: Major Nadia Jahan

Title of Study A comparative study on tissue response under the ridge lap and modified
ridgelap pontics:

Documents Enclosed

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Yes No

 Application for Ethical Clearance √

 Abstract for Ethical Committee √

 Project Proposal/ Dissertation Protocol √

 Participant Information Sheet √

 Participant Consent Form √

 Patient’s data collection sheet √

 Procedure for maintaining confidentiality √

 Application to the President of Ethical Committee,

√
MDC Dhaka for ethical clearance

 Application to the Supervisor √

Figures

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Figures-III: Dental spoon excavator

Figures-IV: Dental mirror

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Figures-V: Dental periodontal probe

Figures-VI: Dental caries probe

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