The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an acellular dermal matrix membrane to increase the peri-implant soft tissue thickness and to reduce marginal bone loss during non-submerged implant placement, as compared with the standard protocol for implant placement. The test hypothesis is that placing an acellular dermal matrix membrane simultaneous to implant placement in the posterior mandible, will increase the soft tissue thickness and consequently reduce the marginal bone level changes. The study is designed as a doubled-blind, parallel groups, randomized clinical trial with a 1-year follow-up
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Change in marginal alveolar crest
Timeframe: 1 year