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Immediate implant placement and provisionalization for Front Teeth

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Joseph Kan, DDS
Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up at baseline (pre-op) and 12 months after surgery
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Study Summary

This trial compares two methods of placing an implant after a tooth is removed. One method uses a bone graft and the other uses a socket shield.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~at baseline (pre-op) and at 12 months after surgery
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and at baseline (pre-op) and at 12 months after surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Facial gingival level change
Secondary outcome measures
Soft tissue volume change

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Socket shield techniqueExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
On the test group, Implant will be placed immediately after tooth extraction. A piece of root shield will be retained intentionally at facial side. Temporary crown will attached to implant fixture.
Group II: Immediate implant placement and provisionalizationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
On the control group, Implant will be placed immediately after tooth extraction. The gap between the implant and buccal bone will be filled with bone graft. Temporary crown will be attached to implant fixture.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Immediate implant placement and provisionalization
2019
N/A
~30

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Nobel BiocareIndustry Sponsor
23 Previous Clinical Trials
2,282 Total Patients Enrolled
Loma Linda UniversityLead Sponsor
306 Previous Clinical Trials
260,964 Total Patients Enrolled
Joseph Kan, DDSPrincipal Investigator - Loma Linda dental implant department
Loma Linda University

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants are currently accepted into this research venture?

"Affirmative. Per clinicaltrials.gov, this medical study – first posted on August 30th 2019 - is currently seeking volunteers. 26 participants need to be enrolled at two locations for the trial's completion."

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Are enrollment opportunities available for this trial currently?

"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that recruitment for this medical trial is taking place right now. This study went live on August 30th 2019 and was most recently updated February 14th 2022; 26 patients are sought from two separate research locations."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New York
Nevada
California
Other
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Loma Linda University school of dentistry
Loma Linda University Health
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
3+
0

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am in need of anterior dental Implant. I would like to smile and feel confident again.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments
Dental care is expensive. I am also eager to help. I have failing teeth, but can not afford dental implants.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
I want to be able to smile again! I have TMJ and have grinned my front teeth to the gum….
PatientReceived no prior treatments

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

Will I have to travel for all visits?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Maxillary Anterior Immediate Tooth Replacement With and Without Socket-shield
Joseph Kan, DDS 2019. "Maxillary Anterior Immediate Tooth Replacement With and Without Socket-shield". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04060784.
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