Comparison Between Socket Shield and Conventional Techniques in Immediate Implant Placement. (NCT07761442) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison Between Socket Shield and Conventional Techniques in Immediate Implant Placement.
Egypt16 participantsStarted 2025-10-20
Plain-language summary
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare whether immediate implant placement using the socket-shield technique can better preserve bone density, bone level, and peri-implant tissue health compared to conventional immediate implant placement in patients requiring tooth extraction in the maxillary esthetic zone.
This study is conducted in systemically healthy adult patients aged 20-60 years who have non-restorable maxillary anterior teeth indicated for immediate implant placement.
The main questions this study aims to answer are:
Does the socket-shield technique result in better peri-implant bone density and bone level preservation compared to the conventional immediate implant technique?
Does the socket-shield technique lead to improved clinical peri-implant parameters, including probing depth, bleeding on probing, keratinized tissue width, and soft tissue thickness?
participants will be divided into two groups: (both groups will receive immediate implant placement of a tooth requiring extraction in the maxillary esthetic zone.) First group: will recieve immediate implant using conventional technique. second group: will recieve immediate implant using socket shield technique.
Participants will:
* Undergo clinical and radiographic examinations, including cone beam computed tomography (CBCT).
* Receive immediate implant placement using either the conventional technique or the socket-shield technique.
* Be followed up clinically and radiographically for 9 months to assess bone and soft tissue healing.
* Attend regular postoperative and follow-up visits for evaluation of implant stability and peri-implant tissue health.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 20 and 60 years of both genders
* All participants should be systemically healthy, as assessed using the dental modification of the Cornell Medical Index.
* Gingival and periodontal health to be confirmed according to the criteria outlined in the new classification system proposed by Caton et al. (2018).
* Presence of non-restorable teeth due to trauma, complicated crowns or root fractures.
* Presence of extensive destructive caries making the tooth unsalvageable, particularly in esthetic zones.
* Clinical indication for immediate implant placement, especially in cases where minimizing post-extraction bone resorption and soft tissue collapse is critical.
* Availability of adequate interocclusal space to accommodate the necessary prosthetic components without occlusal interference.
Exclusion Criteria:
(for socket-shield technique)
* Pregnant female.
* Patients with parafunctional habits (e.g., bruxism, clenching).
* Smokers.
* Teeth with clinical mobility.
* Teeth with root fractures extending below the alveolar bone level.
* Periodontal ligament space widening.
* Signs of internal or external root resorption.
* Current or previous periodontal 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?
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 Bone Density Around Immediate Implants.
Timeframe: At baseline of implant placement then after 9 months
2
Change in Marginal Bone Level Around Immediate Implants.
Timeframe: At baseline of implant placement then after 9 months.