CompletedNot Applicable

Longitudinal Efficacy of Dental Implants in Anterior Areas

United States15 participantsStarted 2004-03

Plain-language summary

Dental implants are used in dentistry to reestablish function and appearance to areas of the mouth where natural teeth are missing. Implants can be a good choice for almost all areas of the mouth except where the space left by missing teeth is too narrow. This is usually the case when front teeth are lost of have been missing since birth. The Maximus dental implant is the smallest implant made, just 3mm in diameter, and is especially designed to replace missing front teeth and yet be strong enough to function as a natural tooth. This study will assess the functional success of BioHorizons Maximus one-piece endosseous dental implant. We hypothesize that placement of the 3mm dental implant in areas of limited tooth-to-tooth spacing will be an efficacious tooth root replacement.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Missing anterior teeth Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Cigarette smoking * Diabetes Mellitus * Other significant medical conditions or habits likely to compromise bone healing * Chronic use of medications likely to compromise bone healing

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

peri-implant bone support

Timeframe: 5 years following prosthetic attachment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00641277

SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-07

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