Alveolar Ridge Preservation After Tooth Extraction
Italy60 participantsStarted 2024-01-06
Plain-language summary
Post-extractive alveolar ridge remodeling represents a physiological phenomenon that may hamper successive implant insertion. Several techniques have been proposed without any significant difference of efficacy among them. Moreover several research protocols of analysis have been proposed, including histomorphometric, radiological, clinical analysis.
The purpose of the present study is to test different alveolar ridge preservation techniques using histomorphometric and optical scanning analysis.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 80 years;
* Single-rooted tooth with indication for extraction and presenting adjacent teeth;
* Presence of type II defect;
* Sufficient bone height of the extraction site for the insertion of a standard implant (≥8.5 mm);
* Healthy oral mucosa with at least 3 mm of keratinized tissue;
* American Society of Anesthesiologists 3;
* Periodontal health or stability;
* Signature of informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of general contraindications for oral surgery;
* Presence of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases;
* Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c 7%);
* History of tumors requiring chemotherapy or radiotherapy in the last 5 years;
* Previous therapy with bisphosphonates or high-dose corticosteroid therapy;
* Smoking (10 cigarettes/day);
* Allergy to bovine collagen;
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding;
* Lack of compliance.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.