Evaluating soft tissue volume and alveolar ridge classification for dental implants
Relationship Between Soft Tissue Volume, Dimensions and Tomographic Alveolar Ridge Classification System for Dental Implant Treatment.
This study is testing how the amount of soft tissue around the gums affects the fit and success of dental implants in adults who have healed after tooth extraction.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 350 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ain Shams University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Shorouk City, Cairo Governorate) |
| Trial ID | NCT06354374 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the relationship between soft tissue volume and the dimensions of the alveolar ridge, incorporating soft tissue volumetric evaluation into the existing classification system. It involves adult patients who require dental implants and have undergone a healing period after tooth extraction. Participants will undergo volume surveys and CBCT scans as part of their comprehensive dental treatment. The goal is to enhance the understanding of soft tissue dimensions in relation to dental implant procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old in good health who have at least one missing tooth requiring an implant.
Not a fit: Patients with severe smoking habits, poor oral hygiene, or those on medications affecting soft tissue health may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve dental implant outcomes by providing a more comprehensive classification system that includes soft tissue considerations.
How similar studies have performed: While the integration of soft tissue evaluation in alveolar ridge classification is a novel approach, similar studies have shown the importance of soft tissue dimensions in dental treatments.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patients in a healthy systemic condition who required comprehensive dental treatment. 2. Both genders with age group \> 18 years old. 3. Patients should have at least a single missing tooth that requires dental implant placement. 4. Healing period of 3 months after extraction prior to surgical procedures. 5. CBCT scans will be obtained as a part of the comprehensive dental treatment. 6. Patients should approve to deliver a signature to a written consent after studying nature explanation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with severe smoking habits \>10 cig \\ day. 2. Pregnant females, decisional impaired individuals, Prisoners, and handicapped patients. 3. Patients having poor oral hygiene or not wanting to carry out oral hygiene measures. 4. Patients on any medication affecting the soft tissue health (e.g., amlodipine, Cyclosporine A, hydantoin) 5. Patients with infections either periodontally or periapically
Where this trial is running
Al Shorouk City, Cairo Governorate
- Ahmed Hamdy — Al Shorouk City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt (Recruiting)
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.