Elamrousy Modified Approach for Socket Shield Technique
Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-07-18
Plain-language summary
The current trial aim was to evaluate clinically and radiographically the changes around dental implants inserted immediately in maxillary anterior esthetic zone using a novel combination of autogenous demineralized dentin graft (ADDG) with socket shield technique (SST) and compared this approach to socket shield technique (SST) alone.
The present study included 50 participants, aged 20 to 45, with teeth that needed to be extracted. After Kafrelsheikh University research ethics committee approval, participants were randomized into 2 groups: the control group patients underwent immediate implantation using SS protocol, while the study group patients underwent the same procedure, but ADDG was created using the extracted palatal portion of the tooth; and then placed in the peri-implant gap defect.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* above the age of 18years
* presence of non-restorable maxillary anterior tooth
* had intact socket walls following tooth extraction
* the gingival biotype was thick.
Exclusion Criteria:
* history of systemic condition
* history of using bisphosphonates or other drugs that might impact bone turnover
* a history of smoking during the previous five years,
* a history of any acute infections at the surgical site,
* teeth having root resorptions
* massive periodontal destruction
* buccally fractured root either vertically or horizontally beneath the alveolar crest.
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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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?
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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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