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Peri-implant Mucosal Changes Over Time Following Implant Provisional Removal in the Esthetic Zone

United States34 participantsStarted 2024-04-24

Plain-language summary

The study will examine the temporary volumetric change that happens in the gums around an implant crown when the crown is removed. The main question of the study is "how much time has to pass to see a significant change, especially when there could be a need to make a mold of the surrounding gum to make a new crown?" The area of the implant crown will be scanned with an intra-oral scanner over a period of 15 minutes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient must have a maxillary anterior immediate implant and provisionalization treatment completed. * The adjacent tooth next to the implant should be a natural tooth * The temporary crown must have been in place for a minimum of 4 months * The patient needs to be of general good health, with no significant medical history or social habits that might directly affect the hard and soft tissue * Patient must have generally good oral hygiene without any history of gum disease or gum recession of other teeth around the region of interest Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with an implant crown that has no teeth next to the implant crown * Patients who have an active gum disease

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

Peri-implant mucosal volumetric change

Timeframe: Change between baseline and 15 minutes post initial crown removal

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06783595

SponsorLoma Linda University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-12

Contact for this trial

Ji Yeon Chung, DDS

9095584983 jichung@students.llu.edu

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