CompletedPhase 4

Impact of Soft Tissue Grafts on Tissue Alterations After Immediate Tooth Replacement

Brazil24 participantsStarted 2013-02

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the impact of soft tissue grafts on soft tissue recession following immediate implant, provisional and bone graft placement in compromised sockets. One third of the patients received a collagen matrix (CM group), another third received a connective tissue graft removed from the palate (CTG group) and the final third did not receive any soft tissue graft (CTL group).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of a failing maxillary incisor with neighbouring teeth and harmonic gingival contour; * Operated area with appropriate palatal/apical bone to install the implant; * A buccal wall defect confirmed by cone beam computed tomography; * Clinical attachment level \> 3 mm; * Good oral hygiene with visible plaque index \< 20%; * No bone loss in the neighbouring teeth; * Implant primary stability \> 32N Exclusion Criteria: * History of periodontal surgeries in the failing tooth; * Occlusal instability; * Systemic alterations that could compromise the surgical procedure, such ass smokers, bruxists; drug users; patients with diabetes or pregnants. * Active infection involving the gingival margin * Patients undergoing radiotherapy in the head and neck area. Patients presented history of bone associated diseases or medication affecting bone metabolism;

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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

Periimplant marginal recession

Timeframe: 12 months after surgical procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02922075

SponsorSão Paulo State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-12

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