Evaluation of Esthetic Outcomes of M-shaped Flap Implant Uncovering Technique Versus I-shaped Incision Around Single Implants in the Anterior Maxilla Using Pink Esthetic Score

Evaluation of Esthetic Outcomes of M-flap Implant Uncovering Technique Versus I-shaped Incision Around Single Implants in the Anterior Maxilla Using Pink Esthetic Score (PES) (RCT)

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT04102748

Enrollment

Registered

2019-09-25

Start date

2019-01-01

Completion date

2020-03-30

Last updated

2019-09-25

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Conditions

Dental Implant Failed

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the soft-tissue profile around a single-tooth implant in the anterior maxilla utilizing the PES after implant uncovering using M flap versus I-shaped incision.The primary objective is evaluation of esthetic outcomes around implant using PES. Hypothesis: The use of I-shaped incision exposure technique will result in better esthetic outcomes.

Interventions

PROCEDUREI-incision, M-flap and conventional implant exposure techniques

Implant uncovering in the second stage using 3 different exposure techniques

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

CROSSOVER

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

20 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with osseointegrated dental implant in the anterior maxilla. * Patients of 20 - 50 years * Periodontally healthy patients. * No intraoral soft and hard tissue pathology. * No systemic condition that contraindicate surgical intervention.

Exclusion criteria

* Intraoral soft and hard tissue pathology. * Heavy smokers more than 20 cigarettes per day. * Patients with systemic disease that may affect normal healing. * Psychiatric problems. * Immunodeficiency pathology, bruxism, stress situation (socially or professionally), emotional instability, and unrealistic aesthetic demands.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
PES	3 months	Esthetic outcomes around implant

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

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