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The Use of a Porcine Collagen Matrix for the Prevention of Buccal Bone Wall Resorption During Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone.
Led by Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki · Updated on 2025-08-07
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
127 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Aim: To provide a comparative assessment of the clinical and radiographic effect of porcine collagen matrix when placed buccally at the time of single implant placement in the aesthetic zone vs autogenous connective tissue graft in terms of buccal bone resorption and soft tissue augmentation 6 months post operative. Histological assessment and patient reported outcomes were reported
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Use of a Porcine Collagen Matrix for the Prevention of Buccal Bone Wall Resorption During Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Generally healthy adult patients
- Age 18 years or older
- Need for replacement of a single implant in the upper aesthetic zone (second premolar to second premolar)
- Ridge width (bucco-lingual) no greater than 6 mm at the narrowest point
- Minimum 2 mm of attached gingiva
- Ability to maintain good oral hygiene and attend all follow-up visits
- Ability to understand the surgery and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Poor oral hygiene (FMPS < 20%, FMBS < 15%) and poor motivation
- Smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day
- Need for bone augmentation
- Untreated periodontitis
- General contraindications for dental or surgical treatment
- History of cancer or related treatments within past 5 years
- Women of childbearing age not using accepted contraception
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Current use of medications affecting mucosal healing
- Diseases affecting connective tissue metabolism
- Allergy to collagen
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology & Implant Biology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle University
Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece, 54124
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Research Team
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Ioannis Vouros, DDS, Ph.D
CONTACT
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Louiza Papantonatou, DDS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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