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Socket Preservation Procedure Studying Soft and Hard Tissue Outcomes

Socket Preservation Revisited: RCT to Study the Three-dimensional Changes of Hard and Soft Tissue Comparing Two Distinct Surgical Protocols

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03497403
Enrollment
30
Registered
2018-04-13
Start date
2016-10-18
Completion date
2017-09-29
Last updated
2018-04-13

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Conditions

Bone Regeneration, Ridge Preservation

Brief summary

Two different surgical protocols for socket preservation were compared. Soft and hard tissue outcomes were measured clinically and radiographically at baseline and six months post operatively.

Detailed description

The effect of different surgical techniques for socket preservation on soft tissue parameters has seldom been investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate One with a cross-linked membrane used in secondary intention healing and the other with a non-cross-linked membrane used in primary intentional healing. Thirty subjects requiring tooth extraction were randomly allocated to either control group C (allograft covered with a non-cross-linked collagen membrane with primary closure) or experimental group E (allograft covered with cross-linked collagen membrane left exposed). Sites were surgically re-entered at 6-months. Soft and hard tissue measurements, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and cast measurements were taken at baseline & 6-months.

Interventions

PROCEDURESocket preservation control

After a tooth was extracted, the adjacent gum tissue was fully reflected, bone graft (FDBA) and non-cross-linked barrier membrane (Bio-Gide) were applied to the defect. The site was stabilized with sutures. Patients were followed for 6 months post operatively.

PROCEDURESocket preservation experimental

After a tooth was extracted, the adjacent gum tissue was minimally reflected, bone graft (FDBA) and cross-linked barrier membrane (OssixPlus) were applied to the defect. The site was stabilized with sutures. Patients were followed for 6 months post operatively.

Sponsors

Valeant Pharmaceuticals
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

Participants were assigned to one of two groups in parallel for the duration of the study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. between 20-80 years of age 2. healthy with no conditions that could alter wound healing 3. requiring the extraction of a non-molar tooth with two neighboring teeth on either side and intact bony walls 4. a tooth requiring extraction that is treatment planned for implant placement 5. willing to participate in the study and sign the informed consent 6. willing to receive clinical exams, radiographs, surgery, two and six week post-operative exams and six month re-entry exam.

Exclusion criteria

1. systemic conditions which could alter wound healing 2. tooth anatomy requiring aggressive bone removal or greater flap reflection for extraction 3. severe local infection at extraction site 4. a tooth exhibiting severe resorption of buccal or lingual plates 5. absence of keratinized tissue buccal to the tooth to be extracted 6. severely reduced vestibular depth (≤ 3.0 mm) at the tooth to be extracted.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Keratinized tissue width6 monthsKeratinized gingival tissue width measured from the free gingival margin to the muco-gingival junction.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Keratinized tissue thickness6 monthsKeratinized gingival tissue thickness measured with a needle and stopper 3mm from the free gingival margin.
Vestibular Depth6 monthsThe distance from the free gingival margin to the apical extent of the vestibule measured with a probe.
CEJ-FGM6 monthsThe distance from the tooth's cervical enamel junction (CEJ) to the free gingival margin (FGM) was taken with a probe.
Ridge Width6 monthsAfter the gum tissue is reflected, the width of the ridge 6mm from the crest was measured with a caliper.
Cast ridge volume6 monthsDental impressions were taken and stone casts obtained from them.The ridge volume was measured using an optical scanner.
CBCT bone height6 monthsCBCT scans were taken and the alveolar ridge height was then measured.
CBCT bone width6 monthsCBCT scans were taken and the alveolar ridge width was then measured.
Cast ridge width6 monthsDental impressions were taken and stone casts obtained from them.The ridge width was then measured with calipers.
CEJ- Buccal crest6 monthsThe distance from the tooth's cervical enamel junction and the top of the buccal bone crest was taken with a probe.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

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