Status:

COMPLETED

Non-resorbable Membranes Versus Titanium Meshes and Resorbable Membranes

Lead Sponsor:

GBR Academy

Conditions:

Surgical Procedure, Unspecified

Soft Tissue Infections

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to compare two surgical techniques for the treatment of the mandibular bone atrophies: Dense PTFE titanium-reinforced membranes (Group A) versus Titanium mesh covered wi...

Detailed Description

In the last 10 years, short- and long-term studies have demonstrated that GBR is a successful and reliable technique for vertical and horizontal ridge augmentation. GBR can be achieved with two differ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • edentulism in posterior regions of the mandible with vertical and horizontal bone resorption of the alveolar ridge requiring three-dimensional bone regeneration and implant-supported rehabilitation
  • a vertical peri-implant bone defect of ≥ 2 mm in the alveolar ridge that must be regenerated after placement of implants in a three-dimensional 'ideal' position;
  • capacity to understand and accept the conditions of the study; and 4 continuing participation in the study for at least 1 year of follow up.

Exclusion

  • residual bone height \< 5 mm;
  • insufficient oral hygiene;
  • a smoking habit of \> 10 cigarettes/day;
  • abuse of alcohol or drugs;
  • pregnancy;
  • acute local or systemic infection;
  • uncontrolled diabetes or other metabolic disease;
  • severe hepatic or renal dysfunction; HIV, HBV, or HCV;
  • chemotherapy or radiotherapy within the last 5 years;
  • immunosuppression therapy;
  • autoimmune disorders;
  • bisphosphonate therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04332679

Start Date

September 1 2013

End Date

September 1 2019

Last Update

April 3 2020

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School of Dentistry - University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy, 40126