CompletedNot Applicable

Tunnel Access for Horizontal Alveolar Ridge Augmentation

Italy5 participantsStarted 2022-11-01

Plain-language summary

Minimally invasive procedures with the tunnel technique have been suggested to decrease patient post-operative discomfort and morbidity in oral bone regeneration. In the ridge augmentation tunnel technique, crestal incision and the release of the connective tissue are avoided in order to enhance the blood supply of the flap. This approach preserves the blood circulation and does not damage the periosteum The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcome of a minimally invasive technique for maxillofacial horizontal bone augmentation .

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients had to be healthy according to System of the American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) and aged 18 years or older * No general medical condition representing a contraindication to implant therapy * minimum 2 missing teeth in the maxilla or mandible from the canine to the second molar * No periodontal disease (periodontal probing depth \<4 mm) or treated periodontitis * Good oral hygiene (full mouth plaque index\<25%) * Adequate control of inflammation (full mouth bleeding on probing\<25%) Exclusion Criteria: * smoking of more than 15 cigarettes a day • untreated periodontal disease * pregnancy or breastfeeding at date of inclusion • acute infections * keratinized mucosal tissue less than 2 mm.

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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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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

Evaluation of the achievement of an adequate thickness of the alveolar ridge ridge

Timeframe: 5 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06424223

SponsorUniversity of Bari Aldo Moro

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-01

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