Apically Positioned Flap vs Rolled Flap for Soft Tissue Management During Implant Second-Stage Su… (NCT07595211) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Apically Positioned Flap vs Rolled Flap for Soft Tissue Management During Implant Second-Stage Surgery
16 participantsStarted 2026-06-30
Plain-language summary
Patients are being asked to consider joining a research study that looks at two different ways dentists uncover dental implants during a small gum surgery. To join this study, Patients must have two dental implants that are ready to be uncovered. Both uncovering methods used in this research are normal, safe procedures that dentists already use every day. The purpose of this study is to learn which method helps the gums heal better, stay thicker, and look more natural over time.
If patients decide to participate, the dentist will use one method on one implant and the other method on the second implant so we can compare how each implant heals. The study lasts about one year and includes the uncovering surgery plus scheduled follow-up visits. At these visits, the dentist will gently measure your gums, take pictures, take routine dental X-rays, and use a small camera scanner to check how the gum tissue changes. Patients will also be asked to rate any pain or swelling after surgery.
Patients may have soreness, swelling, or minor bleeding-these are the same risks patients would have during normal implant care. Patients may or may not personally benefit, but the extra monitoring may help us track the healing closely, and patients' participation can help dentists improve care for future patients.
Patients can receive regular implant treatment without joining the study. The goal of this summary is to help you think about the pros and cons and decide what feels right for patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients between the ages of 18-80.
. Non-smokers or former smokers with at least a 5-year successful cessation history.
. Patients with normal systemic health (ASA-I) or well-controlled/stable systemic conditions (ASA-II), such as diabetes with HbA1c \< 7.0%, no recent acute myocardial infarction or cerebrovascular accidents within 6 months, or any contraindication for periodontal or implant surgery.
. Patients who had, or plan to have, 2 non-adjacent implants of the same system placed under a two-stage implant protocol.
. The diameter discrepancy of the 2 target implants must be less than 1 mm.
Exclusion criteria
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.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Keratinized Tissue Width
Timeframe: Baseline (second-stage surgery) to 12 months after surgery
2
Change in Peri-Implant Mucosal Thickness
Timeframe: Baseline (second-stage surgery) to 12 months after surgery