To Compare Different Soft Tissue Grafts at the Time of Lateral Ridge Augmentation Procedure. (NCT03774888) | Clinical Trial Compass
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To Compare Different Soft Tissue Grafts at the Time of Lateral Ridge Augmentation Procedure.
United States24 participantsStarted 2019-10-03
Plain-language summary
This study will compare two commonly used soft tissue grafting techniques (connective tissue graft, CTG vs Acellular Dermal Matrix, ADM) to augment the soft tissue at the time of lateral ridge augmentation procedure.
Following ridge augmentation procedure, most of the times there is a need for soft tissue augmentation to change the quality of the tissue around future implant's site. To our knowledge, the influence of soft tissue augmentation at the time of ridge augmentation procedure has not been tested defects.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Be a registered University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) dental school patient
. English Speaking
. Healthy enough to undergo the proposed therapy
. Demonstrated willingness to comply with study directions and time-line
. Insufficient alveolar ridge width for endosseous implant placement defined as 5mm or less as determined by bone sounding and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan.
. Able to read and understand the informed consent form
. Need for implants to replace missing tooth or teeth in at least one quadrant of the mouth.
Exclusion criteria
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?
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What they're measuring
1
Measure Changes Clinically in Crestal Soft Tissue Thickness (in mm)
Timeframe: From baseline to 6 months
2
Measure Changes Digitally in Crestal Soft Tissue Thickness (in mm)
Timeframe: From baseline to 6 months
3
Measure Changes Clinically in Soft Tissue Thickness at 4mm Apical From Gingival Margin
Timeframe: From baseline to 6 months
4
Measure Changes Digitally in Soft Tissue Thickness at 4mm Apical Form Gingival Margin