Evaluating socket healing using ultrasound
Ultrasonic Imaging of Bone Graft Healing in Extraction Sockets for Precise and Personalized Implant Therapy (HUM00226516)
University of Michigan · NCT06017193
This study is testing if ultrasound can better track how well dental sockets heal after tooth extraction and bone grafting compared to other imaging methods for people getting dental implants.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06017193 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study compares the effectiveness of ultrasound imaging against micro-CT and LASCA in assessing the healing of dental sockets after tooth extraction and bone grafting. A total of 140 participants, who are scheduled for extraction of a hopeless tooth and subsequent dental implant surgery, will be recruited. Participants will undergo various assessments, including ultrasound scans, at multiple time points during the healing process to gather data on graft maturation and potential complications. The goal is to improve monitoring and management of healing in dental procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who require extraction of a hopeless tooth and are planned for bone grafting and dental implant surgery.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable or unwilling to undergo extraction, bone grafting, or implant surgery for any reason will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the monitoring of dental socket healing, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and timely interventions.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown promise in using imaging techniques for monitoring healing in dental procedures.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients at least 18 years of age and have at least a tooth that is considered hopeless, planned for an extraction and a bone grafting procedure for subsequent dental implant surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients not willing or not able to have an extraction, bone graft and subsequent implant surgery due to health, finance, or any other reasons.
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio State University — Columbus, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Oliver Kripfgans, PhD — University of Michigan, Radiology
- Study coordinator: Oliver Kripfgans, PhD
- Email: greentom@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-647-0852
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.
Conditions: Healing Wound, Alveolar, Wound, Alveolar Bone Loss, Image, Dent Disease