This pilot study aims to investigate the ease of performing open healing (exposed implant abutment) after implant placement compared to the standard procedure where the implant is submerged.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Informed Consent signed by the subject • Need for a 1-piece implant in the posterior region (premolar or molar) in the mandible/maxilla • At least 1 neighbouring tooth or implant • Presence of at least 2mm width of keratinised mucosa pre-implantation • Periodontally healthy patients (periodontal probing depths ? 4mm) (full mouth) • Good oral hygiene (Plaque Control Record <25%; (O'Leary et al., 1972)) • Adequate control of inflammation (full mouth bleeding on probing <25%; (Ainamo & Bay, 1975)) • Capability to comply with the study procedures
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Pregnant or lactating women • Smokers (>10 cigarettes/day) • Currently taking drugs that influence bone metabolism • Need for soft tissue augmentation • Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse • Inability to follow the procedures of the investigation, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the subject
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary endpoint: Ease of treatment by NRS based questionnaire directly after implant placement | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints: • Duration of surgery • Wound healing index (wound closure) at suture removal • Swelling at suture removal • PROMs: pain during the first 24h after surgery, patient’s satisfaction, OHIP-14 • Clinical measurements (BOP, PI, PD, width of keratinised tissue) at Baseline, 6 months, 1- and 3-years • Implant survival at Baseline, 6 months, 1- and 3-years • Marginal bone level changes between Baseline and the 1y and 3y follow-ups | — |
Countries
Switzerland
Contacts
Zahnarzt Praxis Grimm Zahnärzte