Comparing soft tissue volume changes after dental implant placement using two techniques
Soft Tissue Volume Changes After Immediate Implants With Two Different Techniques: Randomized Comparative Study.
This study is testing two different dental implant techniques to see which one better preserves soft tissue volume after a tooth is extracted.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aula Dental Avanzada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alicante) |
| Trial ID | NCT04803110 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the changes in soft tissue volume following tooth extraction and immediate dental implant placement using two different surgical techniques: the Socket-Shield technique and conventional immediate placement. A total of 20 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two techniques, and their soft tissue volume will be digitally recorded before extraction and six months post-procedure. The study will analyze the dimensional changes in soft tissue to determine which technique better preserves volume and aesthetic outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients requiring single tooth extraction in the lateral or anterior areas of the upper jaw without loss of the vestibular bone table.
Not a fit: Patients with contraindications for surgical intervention or those with significant bone loss or marginal recession may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved aesthetic results and better preservation of soft tissue volume for patients undergoing dental implants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar techniques, but this specific comparison is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring single tooth extraction in lateral or anterior areas of the upper jaw. * Teeth that do not present alteration or loss of the vestibular bone table. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in whom surgical intervention is contraindicated. * Teeth with alteration or loss of the vestibular bone table. * Teeth with marginal recession \>2mm. * Early or delayed failure of the implant placed with any of the three techniques.
Where this trial is running
Alicante
- Clínica Dental Esteve — Alicante, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillem Esteve-Pardo — Aula Dental Avanzada
- Study coordinator: Guillem Esteve-Pardo, DDS
- Email: guillemjoes@hotmail.com
- Phone: +34 654089109
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.