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Compares treatment options for Implant Complication
Official title Vertical Soft Tissue Augmentation With CTG vs ADM
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05729607
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims at comparing two different approaches for vertical soft tissue augmentation at implant sites exhibiting soft tissue dehiscences: autogenous connective tissue graft vs acellular dermal matrix + enamel matrix derivative
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 99. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Periodontally and systemically healthy
- Full-mouth plaque score and full-mouth bleeding score ≤ 20% (measured at four sites per tooth)
- Presence of single functional dental implant in the anterior with a PSTD
- Implants diagnosed as healthy (Berglundh et al., 2018)
You likely can't join if
- are:
- Contraindications for surgery
- Systemic condition (e.g. diabetes mellitus, HIV, cancer, etc) that could compromise wound healing
- Patients pregnant or attempting to get pregnant (self-reported)
- Untreated periodontitis
- Untreated peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis (Berglundh et al., 2018)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Periodontally and systemically healthy
- Full-mouth plaque score and full-mouth bleeding score ≤ 20% (measured at four sites per tooth)
- Presence of single functional dental implant in the anterior with a PSTD
- Implants diagnosed as healthy (Berglundh et al., 2018)
- are:
- Contraindications for surgery
- Systemic condition (e.g. diabetes mellitus, HIV, cancer, etc) that could compromise wound healing
- Patients pregnant or attempting to get pregnant (self-reported)
- Untreated periodontitis
- Untreated peri-implant mucositis or peri-implantitis (Berglundh et al., 2018)
- Smoking, defined as self-reported daily habit. Occasional smokers won't be excluded
- History of soft tissue grafting at the implant site within the last 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 99 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.