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Changes of Soft and Hard Tissues After Alveolar Ridge Preservation: Freeze-dried Bone Allograft vs. L-PRF Clot

Dimensional Changes of Soft and Hard Tissues Following Alveolar Ridge Preservation: Freeze-dried Bone Allograft vs. L-PRF Clot Covered With d-PTFE Membrane: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03331185
Enrollment
26
Registered
2017-11-06
Start date
2018-01-03
Completion date
2019-04-02
Last updated
2020-04-30

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Alveolar Bone Loss, Tooth Loss

Keywords

Extraction, Alveolar Ridge Augmentation, Freeze Dried Bone Allograft, Leukocytic Platelet Rich Fibrin, Volumetric Changes, Dense Polytetrafluoroethylene Membrane

Brief summary

A Clinical Trial to study the effectiveness between two, tooth socket grafting materials namely, Freeze Dried Bone Allograft (human derived bone particles) and Leukocytic-Platelet Rich Fibrin (the patient's own centrifuged blood). The purpose of this study is to compare the effects (good and bad) of Bone Allograft to Platelet Rich Fibrin to see which material would be the most effective in maintaining the volume of the gum and bone of the jaw during the healing phase as well as minimizing the amount of pain and/or swelling following tooth extraction.

Detailed description

A prospective,randomized clinical trial will be conducted to determine whether L-PRF, compared to freeze dried bone allograft, will result in comparable volumetric shrinkage of the alveolar ridge and overlying keratinized tissue, following extraction of teeth and socket grafting. This trial aims at obtaining information to determine which material would provide a superior clinical result, as well as reporting on patient related outcomes. The participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The surgical procedure will be performed by one of five calibrated periodontal residents. Patients will be followed for 2 weeks post-operatively by the same resident, to monitor the healing process and to assess for any complications. Randomization will be achieved using a computerized randomization scheme and will be assigned to one of two groups and allocated by means of a sealed envelope opened on the day of surgery communicated to the surgeon during the surgery by a supervising faculty member. Participants will be block-randomized for each of the 5 operators for balance. Anesthesia will be achieved and soft tissue measurements will be obtained using a periodontal probe. An atraumatic extraction technique will be performed to allow for minimal disturbance of the soft and hard tissue architecture. The extraction socket walls are then assessed and any defects in socket measured with a periodontal probe. Group A: Full thickness mucoperiosteal pouch is created up to \ 3mm apical of the bony crest of the socket with a periosteal elevator. The socket is incrementally filled with mineralized cortical freeze-dried bone allograft and condensed. Group B: Socket is pouched as in group A followed by venipuncture of the antecubital vein with 21G needle and collection of 4-6 vials (10ml each) of venous blood without any additive or anticoagulant. The vials are centrifuged for 12 minutes at 2700 rpm to form L-PRF clots. The socket is incrementally filled with the clots and condensed. Following socket fill, both groups will have the grafts covered by dense polytetrafluoroethylene membrane. The membrane is trimmed and adapted with the borders tucked 2-3mm underneath the gingival tissues. Tissues, graft and membrane are stabilized with 5/0 PTFE sutures. The patients will also receive a pain VAS questionnaire evaluating the post-operative pain 1 and 7 days following surgery. A CBCT with the radiographic stent will be taken within 72 hours of the surgery. 7 days post-op: Sutures will be removed if deemed suitable. The VAS questionnaire will be collected. 6 weeks post op: d-PTFE membrane will be retrieved and discarded using tissue forceps. Alginate impressions will be taken for a surgical guide. 11 weeks post op: Second CBCT will be taken with radiographic surgical stent. Images obtained will be used to analyze and compare the ridge dimensions to those obtained at baseline as well as for surgical implant planning. 12 weeks post op: Soft tissue measurement with periodontal probe and floss spanned over edentulous site from buccal to lingual mucogingival junction. Implant placement will be done per standard procedure. A 2.5mm diameter trephine drill will be used to harvest a bone core for histologic analysis. The bone core will be immediately submerged in a solution of 10% neutral buffered formalin. Osteotomies and implant placement will be done following the manufacturer's protocol. Depending on the buccal bone and soft tissue thickness, ancillary soft tissue augmentation, bone augmentation or combination of these procedures may be indicated. The patient will be followed up and referred to the restorative dentist as per standard procedure. Photographs will be taken at every visit.

Interventions

BIOLOGICALFreeze Dried Bone Allograft

Human derived bone particles used in oral and periodontal grafting procedures

BIOLOGICALL-PRF clot

L-PRF is a second-generation platelet rich plasma obtained from autologous blood and contains several different growth factors, platelets and leucocytes in a complex fibrin matrix to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissues.

Sponsors

University of Manitoba
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

A prospective,randomized clinical trial will be conducted. The trial aims at obtaining information to determine which material would provide a superior clinical result, as well as reporting on patient related outcomes. 42 participants will be randomly assigned to two groups and a direct comparison will be made between the results obtained from the two groups.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
22 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Subjects with molars or premolars indicated for extraction. * Patients that present with a post extraction class I and II socket (\<30% bone loss on the buccal or lingual plate, measured from the most coronal aspect of intact bone to the most apical aspect of the defect divided by the measurement from the most apical aspect of the defect to the apex of the socket x 100). * Patients presenting with the need for single extractions. * Patients with general good health that does not have a condition contra-indicating routine dental treatment, extraction and implant placement. * Patients that are compliant with the research protocol and methods. * Patients that have read, understood and signed an informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

* Extraction and ridge preservation indicated for teeth other than premolars and molars. * Patients that present with a post extraction class III socket (\>30% bone loss on the buccal or lingual plate, measured from the most coronal aspect of intact bone to the most apical aspect of the defect divided by the measurement from the most apical aspect of the defect to the apex of the socket x 100) * Patients deemed eligible for immediate implant placement following extraction and intra-operative assessment by the attending supervisor. * Patients that present with an oral-antral communication, post extraction. * Patients that presents with the need for multiple, side by side extractions. * Patients with coagulation disorders, on corticosteroids, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, or any systemic disease where periodontal surgery is contraindicated and healing may be compromised. * Pregnant and nursing women. * Patients with any contact hypersensitivity to the related materials used in the study. * Heavy tobacco users, \>10 cigarettes per day. * Patients unwilling to sign consent or follow the protocol of the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Overall Horizontal Change in Alveolar Ridge WidthDifference reported on horizontal changes comparing CBCT analysis 11weeks after extraction and grafting compared to CBCT following extraction and graftingCalculated mean of post operative CBCT measurements of horizontal alveolar bone width changes following extraction and alveolar ridge preservation.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Buccolingual Change in Width of Keratinized Soft TissueSoft tissue measurement at time of extraction and grafting and 12 weeks after extraction and graftingDifference in post operative measurement analysis of keratinized gingiva changes following extraction and alveolar ridge preservation
Post-operative Pain and SwellingMeasured at 7 days following extraction and graftingPost-operative pain and complications measured by VAS-questionnaire obtained following extraction and grafting. The VAS-questionnaire contained the following categories to be answered 7days post-operatively: Pain, Swelling. A visual line scale of 100mm in length was provided with no pain/swelling on the one end and severe pain/swelling on the opposite end. Participants were instructed to rate their pain and swelling by marking a single line on the scale indicating the degree of pain/swelling they experienced. Markings were physically measured on the scale and converted into a score with 0 representing no pain/swelling and 1 representing severe pain/swelling.

Countries

Canada

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Freeze Dried Bone Allograft
Socket filled with Mineralized Cortical Freeze Dried Bone Allograft Freeze Dried Bone Allograft: Human derived bone particles used in oral and periodontal grafting procedures
14
L-PRF Clot
Socket filled with L-PRF Clot L-PRF clot: L-PRF is a second-generation platelet rich plasma obtained from autologous blood and contains several different growth factors, platelets and leucocytes in a complex fibrin matrix to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissues.
12
Total26

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicFreeze Dried Bone AllograftL-PRF ClotTotal
Age, Continuous61.43 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.92
63.33 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.66
62.31 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.5
Buccolingual Keratinised Tissue Width15.25 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.32
16.4 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.39
15.8 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.8
Buccolingual Ridge Width measured 1mm from crest11.38 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.4
11.28 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.41
11.3 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.8
Buccolingual Ridge Width measured 3mm from crest11.82 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.37
12.20 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.53
12 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9
Buccolingual Ridge Width measured 5mm from crest12.17 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.49
12.47 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.94
12.3 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Canada
14 participants12 participants26 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
5 Participants3 Participants8 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants9 Participants18 Participants
Thickness of buccal plate measured at 1mm from crest0.98 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.5
0.89 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.3
0.93 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4
Thickness of buccal plate measured at 3mm from crest1.08 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8
1.31 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.58
1.19 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.69
Thickness of buccal plate measured at 5mm from crest1.26 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.98
1.50 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.64
1.38 Millimeters
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 140 / 12
other
Total, other adverse events
7 / 143 / 12
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 140 / 12

Outcome results

Primary

Overall Horizontal Change in Alveolar Ridge Width

Calculated mean of post operative CBCT measurements of horizontal alveolar bone width changes following extraction and alveolar ridge preservation.

Time frame: Difference reported on horizontal changes comparing CBCT analysis 11weeks after extraction and grafting compared to CBCT following extraction and grafting

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Freeze Dried Bone AllograftOverall Horizontal Change in Alveolar Ridge Width-1.34 MillimetersStandard Error 0.38
L-PRF ClotOverall Horizontal Change in Alveolar Ridge Width-2.21 MillimetersStandard Error 0.41
Secondary

Buccolingual Change in Width of Keratinized Soft Tissue

Difference in post operative measurement analysis of keratinized gingiva changes following extraction and alveolar ridge preservation

Time frame: Soft tissue measurement at time of extraction and grafting and 12 weeks after extraction and grafting

Population: Only nine patients had implants placed within the exact specified 12 week timeframe from the date of extraction, therefore data collection and analysis were only performed on these participants.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Freeze Dried Bone AllograftBuccolingual Change in Width of Keratinized Soft Tissue-1 MillimetersStandard Error 3.03
L-PRF ClotBuccolingual Change in Width of Keratinized Soft Tissue-4 MillimetersStandard Error 2.7
Secondary

Post-operative Pain and Swelling

Post-operative pain and complications measured by VAS-questionnaire obtained following extraction and grafting. The VAS-questionnaire contained the following categories to be answered 7days post-operatively: Pain, Swelling. A visual line scale of 100mm in length was provided with no pain/swelling on the one end and severe pain/swelling on the opposite end. Participants were instructed to rate their pain and swelling by marking a single line on the scale indicating the degree of pain/swelling they experienced. Markings were physically measured on the scale and converted into a score with 0 representing no pain/swelling and 1 representing severe pain/swelling.

Time frame: Measured at 7 days following extraction and grafting

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Freeze Dried Bone AllograftPost-operative Pain and Swelling0.22 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.29
L-PRF ClotPost-operative Pain and Swelling0.23 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 0.3

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026