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Oval Abutment Versus a Circular Abutment in Dental Implants in the Anterior Maxillae

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dental Implants
Interventions
Procedure: Circular section abutment of 3.3 mm
Procedure: Oval section abutment of 2.9 mm
Registration Number
NCT05642520
Lead Sponsor
Ana María García de la Fuente
Brief Summary

Objetive: The main objective of this clinical trial is to assess whether the oval section abutment of a 2.9mm implant achieves a greater covering of the tooth-implant papilla compared to a circular section abutment in 3.3mm implants in upper lateral incisors and lower central / lateral incisors.

Material and methods: fourty patients received unitary implants of 3.3mm or 2.9 mm diameter to replace the absence of upper lateral incisor or lower central/lateral incisor with an edentulous space of at least 6.4mm (mesio-distally). Esthetic and clinical parameters were evaluated 12 months after installation of the prosthesis.

Condition or disease: dental implants

Intervention/treatment: 3.3 or 2.9 mm diameter dental implants

Phase: Not Applicable

Detailed Description

The study was a double-blind controlled clinical trial (RCT) comparing the oval section abutment of a 2.9mm (test group) to a circular section abutment in 3.3mm (control group) implants for the replacement of a single tooth.

The choice of the diameter to be used as recommended by the manufacter, was determined by the mesiodistal width between the two adjacent natural teeth, in order to maintain at least 1.5mm between the implant and the adjacent tooth. When said the distance was between 5.9 and 6.3 mm, a 2.9 mm implant was placed, while if the width ranged between 6.4 and 7.1 mm, a 3.3 mm implant was placed. Both implant designs are made of a titanium and zirconium alloy (Roxolid®) with a SLActive® surface (Institut Straumann AG, Basel, Switzerland).

The main objective was the papillary index (PI) (Jemt, 1997). It consists in four scores: 0 = absence of interdental papilla; 1 = filling of the interdental space less than 50% of the soft tissues; 2 = filling of the interdental space greater than 50% of the soft tissues; 3 = total filling of the interdental space with good aesthetic harmony; 4 = Hyperplasic interdental papilla formation with irregular soft tissue. Both mesial and distal papilla will be recorded.

The secondary objectives are (a) to observe the stability of the soft and hard tissues after one year in function, (b) to assess the success and survival rate of the implants, (c) to assess the stability of the implants and their evolution and (d) to analyze the degree of patient satisfaction with the aesthetic result.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients >18 years of age
  • Absence of upper lateral incisors or lower central / lateral incisors with an edentulous space of at least 6.4mm (mesio-distally).
  • The teeth adjacent to the edentulous space must be natural.
  • Patients who are in periodontal health.
  • Signing of informed consent before entering the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with any systemic condition or disease that may interfere with oral surgery.
  • History of radiotherapy.
  • Patients smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding patients.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
oval section abutment of a 2.9mmCircular section abutment of 3.3 mmThe choice of the diameter to be used as recommended by the manufacter, was determined by the mesiodistal width between the two adjacent natural teeth, in order to maintain at least 1.5mm between the implant and the adjacent tooth. When said the distance was between 5.9 and 6.3 mm, a 2.9 mm implant was placed. Implant designs are made of a titanium and zirconium alloy (Roxolid®) with a SLActive® surface (Institut Straumann AG, Basel, Switzerland).
circular section abutment in 3.3mmOval section abutment of 2.9 mmThe choice of the diameter to be used as recommended by the manufacter, was determined by the mesiodistal width between the two adjacent natural teeth, in order to maintain at least 1.5mm between the implant and the adjacent tooth. When said the distance was between 6.4 and 7.1 mm, a 3.3 mm implant was placed. Both implant designs are made of a titanium and zirconium alloy (Roxolid®) with a SLActive® surface (Institut Straumann AG, Basel, Switzerland).
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The main objective was the papillary index (PI) (Jemt, 1997)12 months

It consists in four scores: 0 = absence of interdental papilla; 1 = filling of the interdental space less than 50% of the soft tissues; 2 = filling of the interdental space greater than 50% of the soft tissues; 3 = total filling of the interdental space with good aesthetic harmony; 4 = Hyperplasic interdental papilla formation with irregular soft tissue. Both mesial and distal papilla will be recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Assessment of the success of the implants12 months

The implant will be considered successful when: (a) non-detectable clinical mobility (manual test); (b) absence of radiolucency around the surface of the implant; (c) absence of persistent pain; (d) absence of recurrent peri-implant infection. (Buser et al. 1990)

To observe the stability of the soft and hard tissues after one year in function: probing depth12 months

Probing depth (PD), defined as the distance (mm) between the most apical point of the gingival sulcus or periodontal pocket and the free gingival margin. It will be taken at six points per tooth and in four points by implant.

To observe the stability of the soft and hard tissues after one year in function: suppuration on probing12 months

Suppuration on probing, presence of pus within 15 seconds after probing.

To observe the stability of the soft and hard tissues after one year in function:bleeding on probing12 months

Bleeding on probing (BP) (Ainamo and Bay 1975), presence of bleeding in six points per tooth (3 in vestibular and 3 in lingual or palatal).

To observe the stability of the soft and hard tissues after one year in function: Modified plaque index (MPI)12 months

Modified plaque index (MPI) (Mombelli et al 1987): 0 = no plaque detected; 1 = detection of plaque when a periodontal probe passes over the surface of the implant; 2 = the plaque is visible to the naked eye; 3 = abundant plate.

Assessment of survival rate of the implants12 months

The survival rate of the implants will be recorded taking into consideration Albrektsson et al.´s criteria. (Albrektson et al 1986)

Analyze the degree of patient satisfaction with the aesthetic result.12 months

Visual analog scale (VAS): the general patient satisfaction will be evaluated. The specific satisfaction with respect to 5 parameters will also be recorded - aesthetics, mastication, phonation, comfort and self-esteem - using 10 cm visual analog scales calibrated with the terms "nothing satisfied" and "totally satisfied" at the left and right ends respectively.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Stomatology II. UPV/EHU

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Leioa, Biscay, Spain

Department of Stomatology II. UPV/EHU
🇪🇸Leioa, Biscay, Spain
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