Acellular Dermis for Dental Implants

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Overseen BySarah Startley, DMD
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study aims to compare soft tissue grafting with acellular dermis at Phase I or Phase II dental implant surgery.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Maria L Geisinger, DDS, MS

Principal Investigator

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

Inclusion Criteria

I have one missing tooth area needing an implant with not enough healthy gum tissue.
I have healthy teeth or implants next to the area where I need a dental implant.
I do not expect to need dental or root canal work near the surgery site during the study.
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Phase I Treatment

Dental implant placement followed by soft tissue augmentation using acellular dermis

6 months

Phase II Treatment

Dental implant uncovery and soft tissue augmentation using acellular dermis

6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Acellular Dermis

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Phase II dental implant uncovery with acellular dermisExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Phase I dental implant placement with acellular dermisActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,677
Recruited
2,458,000+