The influence of increasing mucosal (gum) thickness around dental implants in reducing early bone loss, in patients with limited mucosal thickness

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Dental implant early marginal bone loss; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12623000206628
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-02-27
• Last Update Posted: 13 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria
•18 years or older
•Missing molar or premolar tooth in the lower or upper jaw with enough space for dental implant placement
•Gums less than or equal to 2mm thick at the potential implant site
•Sufficient volume of bone for implant placement without the need for bone grafting
•Placement of the implant at least 3 months after removal of the tooth (Type III-IV implant placement)
•Medically and periodontally (absence of uncontrolled gum disease) healthy

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria
•Poor oral hygiene (Plaque Index >30%)
•Untreated or poorly maintained gum disease (periodontitis)
•Systemic illness or medications which may compromise healing (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes)
•Current smokers (more than 10 cigarettes daily)
•Pregnancy and breast-feeding females
•Inability to give informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified