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Biologicals in Management of Intra-Bony Defects

Evaluation of the Addition of Different Biologicals in the Surgical Treatment of Periodontal Intra-Bony Defects: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07292870
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-12-18
Start date
2025-08-08
Completion date
2027-12-31
Last updated
2026-03-17

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

Conditions

Intra-bony Pockets, Periodontitis

Keywords

Intra-bony defects, periodontitis, minimally invasive surgery, biologicals, L-PRF, Hyaluronic acid, enamel matrix derivative, leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin

Brief summary

The aim is of this study is to evaluate and compare the effects (clinical and radiological) of different biomaterials on the repair of bone defects around the teeth. When participating in this study, persons will be scheduled for local surgical intervention of the gums. Under local anaesthesia, the gums will be opened minimally to gain insight into the underlying bone defect. After the bone defect has been made completely free of inflammation, they will be randomly assigned to one of the groups below and the biomaterials for this group will be used to fill the defect around your teeth. The different biomaterials are artificial bone + amelogenin; artificial bone + hyaluronic acid; artificial bone + blood preparation (L-PRF) or blood preparation alone. Then the gums will be closed again with a suture and they will receive the necessary instructions regarding the procedure.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical and radiological effectiveness of hyaluronic acid (REGENFAST®), enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain®), and platelet concentrates (L-PRF) in the surgical treatment (minimally invasive technique) of intra-bony defects in conjunction with minimally invasive surgery.. This is a non-inferiority study. The alternative hypothesis is that the use of hyaluronic acid or L-PRF obtained at least the same treatment outcome (seen as clinical attachment level gain) than the gold standard (use of enamel matrix derivatives). 2.2. Primary Endpoints Post-operative changes in clinical attachment level (CAL): * difference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery * measured in millimetres 2.3. Secondary Endpoints Post-operative changes in probing pocket depth (PPD): * difference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery * measured in millimetres Post-operative changes in papilla height (preservation of soft tissues): * difference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery * measured by means of a volumetric analysis based on intra-oral scan Post-operative changes in intra-bony defect morphology: * difference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery * periapical radiograph (parallel angle technique) * defect resolution measured in millimetres * bone fill measured in percentage

Interventions

BIOLOGICALMinimally invasive surgical treatment of the intra-bony defects

A surgical procedure is performed under local anaesthesia in which one of the biomaterials will be used to fill the intra-bony defect.

BIOLOGICALUse of the xenograft Bio-Oss® Collagen during the surgery

The clinician will use Bio-Oss® Collagen as adjuvant in the surgical treatment of the intra-bony defects in conjunction with minimally invasive surgery

BIOLOGICALUse of enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain®)

The clinician will use Enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain®) as adjuvant in the surgical treatment of the intra-bony defects in conjunction with minimally invasive surgery.

BIOLOGICALUse of hyaluronic acid (REGENFAST®)

The clinician will use hyaluronic acid (REGENFAST®) as adjuvant in the surgical treatment of the intra-bony defects in conjunction with minimally invasive surgery

BIOLOGICALuse of the blood derivative L-PRF (leukocyte and platelet rich fibrin)

The clinician will use L-PRF as adjuvant in the surgical treatment of the intra-bony defects in conjunction with minimally invasive surgery.

Sponsors

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures * At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF) * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) score I or II * Has already completed the non-surgical periodontal therapy with remaining local pockets of ≥ 6 mm14 * The intra-bony defect should be non-contained (2-wall defect) * Clinical indication for surgical treatment of the intra-bony defect with minimally invasive approach in conjunction with biologicals

Exclusion criteria

* Under the age of 18 years * Any disorder, which in the Investigator's opinion might jeopardise the participant's safety or compliance with the protocol * Any prior or concomitant treatment(s) that might jeopardise the participant's safety or that would compromise the integrity of the Trial * Participation in an interventional Trial with an investigational medicinal product (IMP) or device * Known or suspected current malignancy * History of chemotherapy * History of radiation in the head and neck region * History of other metabolic bone diseases * Current or previous use of intravenous and oral bisphosphonates * Haematological disorders * Pregnancy / lactation * Smoking

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Post-operative changes in clinical attachment level (CAL)6/12 months after surgerydifference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery measured in mm

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Post-operative changes in probing pocket depth (PPD)6/12 months after the surgerydifference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery measured in mm
Post-operative changes in papilla height (preservation of soft tissues)6/12 months after the surgerydifference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery measured by means of a volumetric analysis based on intra-oral scan
Post-operative changes in intra-bony defect morphology6/12 months after the surgerydifference between the baseline and 6/12 months after the surgery, via periapical radiograph (parallel angle technique); defect resolution measured in millimetres and bone fill measured in percentage

Countries

Belgium

Contacts

CONTACTAna B Castro Sarda, Professor
ana.castro@uzleuven.be+32 16 332816
CONTACTLieve Desmet, secretary
lieve.desmet@kuleuven.be+32 16 332407
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORAna Castro, Professor

UZLeuven, department of Oral Health Sciences, Periodontology

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 18, 2026