Assessment of Soft Tissue Thickness Following Utilization of Buccal Pad of Fat Versus Platelet-ri… (NCT07562334) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Assessment of Soft Tissue Thickness Following Utilization of Buccal Pad of Fat Versus Platelet-rich Fibrin for Covering Zygomatic Implants: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Egypt24 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
Would buccal pad of fat be comparable to platelet rich fibrin for Zygomatic implant coverage as a step for reconstruction of atrophic posterior maxilla, in terms of peri-implant soft tissue thickness and avoiding complicated postoperative sequalae?
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with severely atrophic edentulous upper arch (Cawood class IV, V, VI) that could not be restored by other type of treatment
. Patients who had at least 8-12 mm vertical bone height in anterior maxilla to allow installation of 2 conventional implants.
. Lacking posterior maxillary bone support due to significant sinus pneumatization
. Good systemic health (ASA score I-II)
. Highly motivated patients
Exclusion criteria
. Patient not willing to give his/her informed consent.
. Patients with systemic disease that did not permit the surgical procedure (including general anesthesia).
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?
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
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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
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The peri-implant soft tissue thickness
Timeframe: Clinical evaluation will be performed at the operation day, 72 hours, 1st week, 15 days, 1month, 4-month intervals will be the first assessment for the soft tissue thickness then at 6 months and 12 months interval.