CompletedNot Applicable

Long-term Follow up of Mucosal Tissue Height Influence on Peri-implant Bone Levels.

Lithuania59 participantsStarted 2021-01-07

Plain-language summary

Our study looks into how the thickness of the gum tissue affects the health of the bone around dental implants over ten years. We include 59 people and divide them into three groups based on their gum tissue thickness. Some have naturally thin gums, some have thin gums that were made thicker with a special procedure, and some already had thick gums. We try to find out if having thicker gums, whether naturally or through enhancement, can help keep the bone around dental implants healthy in the long run.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

The inclusion criteria for the study were individuals aged 18 years or older, generally healthy with no medical contraindications for implant surgery, missing teeth in the lower jaw posterior area, at least 6 mm bone width, healthy soft tissue, at least 2 mm keratinized gingiva buccally and lingually, no bone augmentation procedures before or during implant placement, and a signed informed consent form. The exclusion criteria included poor oral hygiene, history of uncontrolled periodontitis, smoking, diabetes, alcoholism, and medication influencing healing.

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

Crestal Bone Levels

Timeframe: 10 year follow up

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06302322

SponsorHarvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM)

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-08-15

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