Timing of soft tissue grafting after immediate dental implant placement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the timing of soft tissue grafting in patients receiving single immediate dental implants in the anterior maxilla. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive a connective tissue graft immediately after implant placement or three months later. Prior to the procedure, a low-dose cone beam computed tomography will be performed to assess bone integrity and availability. The study aims to evaluate the effects of graft timing on soft tissue thickness around the implant.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* At least 20 years old
* Good oral hygiene defined as full-mouth plaque score ≤ 25% (O'Leary et al. 1972)
* Presence of an incisor, cuspid or premolar in the maxilla that needs to be extracted for any reason with at least one neighboring tooth present
* At least 3 mm bone available at the apical or palatal aspect of the alveolus as assessed on CBCT to ensure primary implant stability
* Intact buccal bone wall at the time of extraction
* Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Systemic diseases
* Smoking
* Suppuration
* \> 1 mm gingival asymmetry between the failing and contralateral tooth
* Untreated periodontal disease; untreated caries lesions

Where it's running

• Ghent University
  Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jan Cosyn, Professor
• Email: jan.cosyn@ugent.be
• Phone: +3293324000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.