Clinical Research Directory

Influence of Implant Insertion Depth on Peri-implant Bone Changes Around Short Implants

Dental implants are widely used to replace missing teeth and restore oral function and aesthetics. One of the key factors affecting the long-term success of dental implants is the stability of the bone surrounding the implant, particularly the crestal bone around the implant neck. Implant insertion depth relative to the alveolar crest may influence peri-implant tissue health and marginal bone remodeling. This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the influence of implant placement depth on peri-implant health and radiographic bone changes around short dental implants placed using guided surgical protocol. All implants will be placed using the Bicon Implant System following computer-guided implant planning and surgical guide fabrication to ensure precise implant positioning. Participants requiring implant therapy will be randomly allocated into two groups. In the test group, implants will be placed 2 mm below the crestal bone level (subcrestal placement). In the control group, implants will be placed at the crestal bone level (crestal placement). Implant placement will be performed using guided implant surgery to standardize surgical positioning and minimize variability in implant angulation and depth. Clinical parameters related to peri-implant health, including Modified Plaque Index, Implant Mucosal Index, Peri-implant Mucosal Tissue Index and Probing Depth during follow-up visits at 3, 6 and 12 months. In addition, standardized radiographic examinations will be performed to measure peri-implant Crestal bone level changes at 12 months. The primary objective of this study is to determine whether subcrestal implant placement (2 mm below the bone crest) results in improved preservation of peri-implant crestal bone compared with crestal implant placement. Secondary outcomes will include assessment of peri-implant soft tissue health and overall implant stability. The findings of this study may help clarify the optimal implant insertion depth for short implants placed using guided surgery and may contribute to improving long-term implant success and peri-implant tissue stability.

Investigation of the Effect of Horizontal Platelet Rich Fibrin Placed in Tooth Extraction Sockets on Bone Formation

Dental implants, the treatment of complete and partial edentulous cases involving the restoration of lost teeth, have become a registered and widely used treatment option. Implants: It is an ideal option for the good oral health of the person who has lost his teeth due to periodontal disease, caries, trauma, or any other reason. When teeth are missing, melting occurs in the jawbone. Following tooth extraction, the loss of the implant and the amount of melting are significantly reduced. In implant treatments, which have become widely used today, successful results depend on the ideal volume and quality of hard and soft tissues. The amount of bone present in the edentulous area is important for the indication of the implant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the histological and immunohistochemical contribution of the H-PRF (horizontal-platelet rich fibrin) material placed in the extraction sockets to the quality of the newly formed bone tissue in order to make successful implants after tooth extractions for various reasons in humans. The research hypothesis is that H-PRF will contribute positively to the healing of tooth extraction sockets.

Changes in Oral Health-related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) During Full Arch Implant Treatment

Full-arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses are a widely accepted treatment for edentulous patients, with high long-term implant survival rates. However, further research is needed on longer-term patient satisfaction and on the psychosocial impact of this treatment on patients' daily life and functioning. Assessing patient-reported outcomes - oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and patient satisfaction - allows the impact of full-arch rehabilitation on patients to be evaluated.

One vs Two Visits Root Canal Treatments in Infected Teeth

The primary aim of the study is to compare the outcome of one vs two visits endodontics (root canal treatments) performed in general dental practice of infected (necrotic) teeth, one and four years after treatment. Secondary aims are to compare the root filling quality and the frequency of complications for both treatment modalities. A pilot study will identify the shortcomings of the protocol, which will be revised accordingly. A multi-center study in several clinics from five counties throughout Sweden is planned. Consecutive eligible patients (see inclusion and exclusion criteria) with one tooth each will be included. The study sample size calculation was based on a judgement that a minimal worthwhile effect of less than 10% was not clinically relevant. The presumption was that successful outcomes would be of 75% and 65% for the different treatment arms, respectively. Three hundred and fifty six patients per group are thus needed to detect that difference as statistical significant with a power of 80% and an alfa-error of 5%. To compensate for around 30% drop-outs a number of 1000 patients will be recruited. Patients will be randomly enrolled in two arms: one in which the endodontic treatment (root canal treatment) is performed in one visit, and in the other arm in two visits. The allocation sequences for one vs multiple visit endodontics will be computer generated followed by a dark colored envelope concealed allocation. The patients will be contacted by telephone 5-7 days post-operatively, and a control visit at the clinic will be scheduled one month post-operatively to assess complications related to the treatment. A clinical control will be performed at the clinic one and four years after treatment. Intra-oral radiographs will be taken. The radiographs will be examined by two blinded and independent observers. A successful outcome is defined by clinical and radiographic normalcy. The statistical methods selected to analyse the primary outcome will be the Chi square test of 2x2 tables, or Fisher´s exact test when proportions are small and the expected value \<5. The calculations will be two-tailed. Results will be considered statistically significant at p\<0.05.

Ti-Mesh Frame Comparison for Alveolar Bone Augmentation

This research compares a chairside Titanium Mesh frame fabrication used during bone grafting procedures with the use of a computer-aided design/computer-assisted manufacture (CAD-CAM) Titanium Mesh frame. In addition, a novel method of measuring soft tissue thickness will be tested using an Optical scanner at various times during the sequence of surgeries. The device used for shaping is a very thin, perforated titanium metal sheet with numerous small perforations (referred to as Micromesh). The construction of this device is usually accomplished chairside at the time of the surgery with custom cutting and shaping done using cues from the geometry of the surgical defect. An alternative approach will be tested where the mesh is pre-designed using digital information provided by a special xray and an optical scan device which takes a digital impression of the tooth and soft tissue surface. A digitally designed frame can then be printed using CAD-CAM software prior to surgery. This should reduce surgical time. A randomized control trial of 30 patients needing 3-D bone augmentation will be conducted comparing chairside fabrication of Ti-MESH or TEST- CAD-CAM designed and preprinted Ti-MESH to investigate these objectives: 1. Compare the operative times required for placement and removal of two different Ti-MESH frame fabrications 2. Compare post-op wound healing -Ti MESH exposure rates, bone production (volume, contour, and quality) and soft tissue thickness changes during the 1-year study period.

Sleeved vs. Sleeveless Guides for Immediate Implant Placement

This study aims to compare implant placement accuracy using sleeved versus sleeveless static surgical guides for immediate implant placement in the premolar region.

Immediate Implant Placement by Drilling Through Roots

This randomized clinical trial compared two techniques for immediate dental implant placement in molar extraction sites. In the intervention group, implant osteotomy preparation was performed through the interradicular bone before molar extraction, while in the control group the tooth was extracted first and the implant was placed immediately in the fresh extraction socket. The study evaluated implant stability, accuracy of implant positioning, surgical time, and postoperative pain

Evaluation of Enamel Matrix Derivative in Immediate Dental Implants in the Mandibular Molar Region

This randomized clinical trial will evaluate the effect of using an enamel matrix derivative during immediate dental implant placement in the mandibular molar region. Patients who require extraction of a non-restorable mandibular molar and immediate implant placement will be randomly assigned to receive an implant placed with enamel matrix derivative or without enamel matrix derivative. Clinical and radiographic outcomes, including implant stability and peri-implant bone changes, will be assessed over a follow-up period of six months. The results of this study aim to determine whether the use of enamel matrix derivative improves osseointegration and healing around immediate dental implants.

Volumetric Efficacy of Alveolar Ridge Preservation

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of four post-extraction socket management approaches in preserving alveolar ridge dimensions following tooth extraction in adults requiring implant-supported rehabilitation in posterior regions. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Which treatment approach provides the greatest preservation of hard- and soft-tissue dimensions 12 weeks after tooth extraction? * Does the use of a dense polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membrane improve alveolar ridge preservation compared with approaches that do not use a membrane? * Are there differences among the treatment groups regarding postoperative healing, complications, pain, and bone regeneration? Researchers will compare spontaneous socket healing, autologous blood clot with d-PTFE membrane, autologous blood clot with leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF), and autologous blood clot with L-PRF plus d-PTFE membrane to determine which approach provides the best preservation of alveolar ridge dimensions and tissue healing. Participants will: * Undergo tooth extraction and be randomly assigned to one of four treatment groups. * Receive clinical examinations, intraoral scans, photographs, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging at scheduled follow-up visits. * Complete assessments of postoperative pain and oral health-related quality of life. * Undergo implant placement 12 weeks after tooth extraction, including collection of a bone biopsy for histomorphometric analysis. * Attend follow-up visits to evaluate peri-implant tissue health, marginal bone stability, and implant success up to 24 months after implant loading.

Digitally Assisted Immediate Implants in Geriatric Patients

This prospective clinical study aims to evaluate the clinical performance of digitally assisted immediate implant placement and immediate loading in geriatric patients. The study will assess biological outcomes, including implant survival and marginal bone level changes, as well as mechanical complications and primary stability progression. Additionally, patient-reported outcomes such as pain, functional improvement, and esthetic satisfaction will be evaluated using visual analog scales. A fully digital workflow incorporating CBCT, intraoral scanning, and guided surgery will be utilized to enhance treatment accuracy and efficiency. Patients will be followed for 12 months to determine the predictability and effectiveness of this treatment approach in the elderly population.

Immediate Molar Implants With Customized Healing Abutments in Different Post-Extraction Socket Classes

Immediate implant placement into a fresh extraction socket shortens overall treatment time and reduces the number of surgical procedures, but the fit between the implant and the socket walls, and the resulting soft-tissue contour, differ substantially between socket types. This study evaluates immediate implant placement in the molar and posterior region combined with an individually fabricated (customized) healing abutment, or sulcus former, that seals the socket and shapes the emergence profile from the day of surgery. Consecutive patients with a non-restorable posterior tooth are treated with flapless atraumatic extraction, immediate implant placement, grafting of the residual gap, and a chairside customized healing abutment fabricated on a titanium temporary abutment. Participants are grouped by the class of the post-extraction socket (A, B or C) according to the interradicular septal bone available for primary stability. Outcomes are preservation of peri-implant soft-tissue volume assessed with an intraoral scanner, preservation of alveolar bone volume assessed on cone-beam computed tomography, implant stability measured by resonance frequency analysis (ISQ) at placement and before loading, and time to definitive loading. Early wound healing on the Landry index, the degree of bone corticalization before loading, implant survival, healing-abutment complications and analgesic requirement are also recorded.

Healing Dynamics in Human Extraction Sockets Grafted With Bio-Oss Collagen®

The purpose of this study is to clinically, radiographically and histologically evaluate the healing sequence of post-extraction sockets grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen® at 3, 6 and 9 months following tooth extraction in single-rooted tooth sites. Subjects with single rooted teeth planned for extraction and replacement with endosseous dental implants will be recruited for the study based on the eligibility criteria and will be divided in three groups (Groups 1, 2 and 3).A cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan will be obtained and reviewed to prepare for the surgical approach and evaluate the ridge dimensions, the tooth planned for extraction as well as the adjacent sites. After tooth extraction, the socket will be grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen® and, depending on the morphology of the extraction sockets, a collagen matrix (Mucograft® seal) and/or a restorable collagen membrane (BioGide®)will be placed to cover and stabilize the graft. Patients will return at 2 and 6 weeks post-extraction to evaluate the healing. A second CBCT will be obtained 2 weeks prior to implant placement to evaluate the ridge dimensions and compare them to the baseline data. Implant placement will take place at 12, 24 and 36 after tooth extraction for Groups 1, 2 and 3 respectively. A bone core biopsy will be obtained at the time of implant placement and will be sent for histological analysis. Patients will return for a post-operative visit at two weeks. Clinical indices (probing depth, recession, bleeding upon probing, keratinized mucosa height, plaque and gingival index), patient reported outcomes and marginal bone levels via standardized periapical radiographs will be evaluated and recorded at baseline (no more than 30 days following delivery of final implant restoration) 1, 2 and 3 years post-loading.

Clinical Performance of Nobel N1 System

The purpose of the study is to evaluate whether N1 dental implants are successful when a final crown is placed on them at 6 weeks from implant placement surgery.

Single _ Drill Vs Full Sequence Guided Implant Placement

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the accuracy of single-drill (pilot-guided) computer-guided implant surgery versus full-sequence computer-guided dental implant placement. The study evaluates clinical and radiographic outcomes, focusing on apical, angular, coronal, and depth linear deviations using post-operative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) superimposition.

An Observational Study of the T3 Pro Dental Implant System

A prospective, observational, multicenter study where 60 patients needing implants in the maxilla or mandible will be enrolled. The patients will be restored with a final prosthesis no later than 4 months following implant placement surgery. The patients will come back for follow-up evaluations yearly for 2 years.

A Clinical Study of the TSX Dental Implant System (Xpresso)

A prospective, observational, multicenter study where 62 patients needing implants in the maxilla or mandible will be enrolled. The patients will be restored with a final prosthesis no later than 4 months following implant placement surgery. The patients will come back for follow-up evaluations yearly for 2 years.

Tissue Preservation in Immediate 1C Implants Using an Anatomical Prefabricated Healing Abutment

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an anatomical prefabricated healing abutment (AHA) improves tissue preservation and clinical outcomes following immediate implant placement after tooth extraction in adults. Although immediate implant placement is a well-established treatment for replacing missing teeth, healing can result in changes to the surrounding bone and soft tissues that may affect the esthetic appearance, function, and long-term stability of the implant-supported restoration. This study will compare an anatomical healing abutment, designed to mimic the natural tooth emergence profile and support peri-implant tissues during healing, with a conventional healing abutment. The primary objectives are to determine whether the AHA better preserves soft tissue contours and alveolar bone, improves implant positioning accuracy and tissue stability during healing, and differs from a conventional healing abutment in complications or adverse events. Eligible participants will be adults requiring extraction of a hopeless tooth in the posterior maxilla or mandible who are suitable candidates for immediate implant placement. Following tooth extraction and implant placement, participants will receive either an anatomical prefabricated healing abutment or a conventional healing abutment and will return for scheduled follow-up visits over approximately 12 months to assess healing, implant stability, and changes in the surrounding hard and soft tissues. Researchers will collect clinical measurements, digital intraoral scans, photographs, and radiographic images throughout the study. Additional research imaging will be used to generate three-dimensional models to measure tissue volume changes and implant position accuracy. Specialized software will compare changes between the two groups over time. Safety will be evaluated by monitoring participants for complications, discomfort, inflammation, implant-related problems, and other adverse events throughout follow-up. All procedures will be performed by trained dental professionals using established clinical protocols. The results may improve understanding of how healing abutment design influences tissue preservation after immediate implant placement and help optimize future implant therapy by supporting better functional, esthetic, and long-term outcomes.

Soft Tissue Augmentation Around Dental Implants Using Connective Tissue Graft, Submerged Tenting Abutment, or Sub-crestal Implant Placement

Peri-implant soft tissue thickness is an important determinant of the long-term stability and success of dental implants. Patients with a thin peri-implant soft tissue phenotype are at increased risk of soft tissue recession, marginal bone loss, and compromised esthetic and functional outcomes. Subepithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) is considered the gold standard for soft tissue augmentation; however, it requires harvesting tissue from the palate, increasing surgical complexity, operative time, and postoperative morbidity. Less invasive approaches, including submerged tenting abutments and subcrestal implant placement, have been proposed as alternatives to improve peri-implant soft tissue dimensions while reducing patient morbidity, but direct comparative clinical evidence remains limited. This investigator-initiated, single-center, randomized, parallel-group clinical trial will compare three approaches for peri-implant soft tissue augmentation in patients with a thin peri-implant soft tissue phenotype requiring a single dental implant in the posterior mandible. Eligible implant sites will be randomly assigned in a 1:1:1 allocation ratio to receive either subepithelial connective tissue grafting, submerged tenting abutment placement, or subcrestal implant placement during implant surgery. The primary objective is to compare changes in peri-implant soft tissue thickness using three-dimensional digital intraoral scanning over a 12-month follow-up period. Secondary objectives include evaluation of keratinized tissue width, clinical soft tissue thickness, histological characteristics of peri-implant soft tissue, peri-implant crestal bone level changes, postoperative pain, operative time, patient-reported satisfaction, and postoperative complications. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding whether minimally invasive treatment approaches can achieve clinical outcomes comparable to connective tissue grafting while reducing surgical morbidity and improving patient-centered outcomes.

Soft Tissue Volume Changes in Posterior Socket Sealing Abutment.

The aim is to clinically evaluate the effect of the alveolar sealing technique using a customised abutment on soft tissue volume changes following molar extraction and immediate dental implant placement. Thirty patients in ASA I-II health status who require immediate post-extraction implant treatment in the molar area were recruited after giving their informed consent, and were randomly allocated to two parallel groups (customised abutment vs. conventional abutment). The randomisation list was generated with the List Randomizer tool (Random.org), and allocation was performed by a secretary external to the research team after implant placement. The soft tissue status is recorded before and 6 months after treatment by means of a digital impression taken with the same intraoral scanner. The patient completes a 7-question questionnaire on their perception of the therapeutic process and the final result. A comparative volume measurement is made by digitally superimposing the two mesh files obtained before and 6 months after treatment. Digital models are anonymised and measured by an independent outcome assessor blinded to group allocation. Statistical data are analysed by an external statistician.

Evaluation of Autogenous Bone Graft on Immediate Dental Implant Osseointegration Using Piezosurgery

This clinical study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of immediate dental implant placement in mandibular premolar sites. Patients requiring extraction of mandibular premolars will receive immediate implant placement, with or without autogenous bone grafting, according to the study protocol. When indicated, autogenous bone graft will be harvested using piezosurgery during the implant procedure. Participants will be followed up clinically and radiographically to assess implant stability, marginal bone level changes, and peri-implant tissue conditions over a defined follow-up period. The results of this study may help determine the effectiveness and predictability of immediate implant placement in mandibular premolar regions.

Photofunctionalization and Hyaluronic Acid for Posterior Maxillary Implants

This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effect of UV photofunctionalization and hyaluronic acid on dental implants placed in the posterior maxilla. Clinical and radiographic outcomes will be assessed during follow-up

Effect of Different Loading Protocols on Photofunctionalized Implants in the Posterior Maxilla

This randomized clinical trial evaluates different loading protocols for UV-photofunctionalized dental implants in the posterior maxilla. Clinical and radiographic outcomes will be assessed during follow

Alveolar Ridge Splitting With Simvastatin/PRF Composite and Simultaneous Implant Placement

This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the effectiveness of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and a simvastatin/PRF composite combined with a xenogeneic bone graft during alveolar ridge splitting with simultaneous implant placement in patients with horizontal alveolar ridge deficiency. Twenty-one participants were randomly allocated into three groups: a control group receiving xenogeneic bone graft alone, a PRF group receiving xenogeneic bone graft blended with PRF, and a simvastatin/PRF group receiving xenogeneic bone graft blended with a simvastatin/PRF composite. Clinical and radiographic outcomes were assessed to compare horizontal and vertical bone gain, bone density, and keratinized tissue width after treatment.

Flap Vs Flapless Technique for Delayed Implant Placement in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone

This randomized comparative clinical trial aims to evaluate the clinical, radiographic, and esthetic outcomes of flap versus flapless techniques for delayed dental implant placement in the maxillary esthetic zone. Twenty patients requiring implant placement in the maxillary anterior or premolar region will be randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group I will undergo implant placement using the conventional flap technique, while Group II will receive implant placement using the flapless technique. Clinical outcomes including postoperative pain, edema, surgical insertion time, and implant stability will be assessed. Radiographic evaluation will include peri-implant bone quantity, bone quality, and crestal bone loss. Follow-up examinations will be performed immediately after surgery and at 1, 3 and 6 months postoperatively.