Healing Abutments for Implants
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores the healing process after dental implants using two types of healing caps (abutments). One type is a standard, one-size-fits-all cap, while the other is custom-made for each individual. The goal is to determine which type aids healing more effectively as part of regular dental care. This study suits individuals with dental implants and sufficient space for a new tooth, provided they do not have active gum disease or smoke heavily. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to valuable research that could enhance dental care practices.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the research team or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that these healing abutments are safe for dental implants?
Research has shown that customized healing abutments, tailored to fit each individual, are generally safe. Some studies have found that these personalized options may lead to better healing compared to standard, pre-made versions. For instance, a review of studies noted that customized abutments might improve the health of the soft tissue around the implant. Another study suggested that using customized abutments made from materials like PEEK (a type of plastic) could aid healing.
Concerns exist about reusing any type of healing abutment because sterilization might not always remove all residues. However, this does not affect the safety of using a new, customized abutment.
Overall, research suggests that both types of healing abutments are generally safe, but the customized ones might offer some benefits for healing around the implant.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about these healing abutments because they offer a personalized approach to dental implant recovery. Unlike standard pre-fabricated healing abutments, the customized versions are tailored to fit the unique contours of a patient's gums, potentially leading to better healing and integration with the implant. This personalized fit can enhance comfort, reduce healing time, and improve overall outcomes, making it a promising advancement in dental care.
What evidence suggests that this trial's healing abutments could be effective for dental implant healing?
This trial will compare the effectiveness of customized healing abutments with pre-fabricated healing abutments for dental implants. Research has shown that custom-made healing abutments, which participants in this trial may receive, can improve recovery after dental implants. These abutments enhance the appearance and health of the gums and bone around the implant. Studies have found that these custom abutments significantly benefit both the gums and the bone. In contrast, pre-made healing abutments, used in the control arm of this trial, are not specifically designed for each patient, which might result in a less optimal fit and outcomes. Overall, evidence suggests that custom-made healing abutments may provide better results for implant patients.26789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Lorenzo Mordini
Principal Investigator
Tufts University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for dental patients over 18 at TUSDM with implants that don't need extra soft tissue work. The implant must be placed with enough stability and space around it for healing and future crowns. People can't join if they have conditions that would exclude them from standard dental care.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either a pre-fabricated or customized healing abutment as part of their dental treatment
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for soft tissue healing progress and functional outcomes of implant esthetics and gingival appearance
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Healing Abutment- customized
- Healing Abutment- pre fabricated
Trial Overview
The study compares two types of healing abutments: one size fits all (pre-fabricated) versus custom-made to fit the individual's mouth. It aims to see which type leads to better healing outcomes as part of regular dental treatment.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Subjects that are randomized into the control group will have a customized healing abutment used.
Subjects that are randomized into the control group will have a pre-fabricated healing abutment used.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Tufts University
Lead Sponsor
Citations
Effectiveness of customized healing abutments in immediate ...
This study evaluated the influence of a customized healing abutment (CHA) placed on immediate implants. It also assessed bone ridge volume, ...
Clinical outcome of custom healing abutments in ...
Custom healing abutments have been claimed to provide better esthetic and peri-implant hard and soft tissue outcomes after implant placement ...
Soft-Tissue Management Dental Implants with Digitally ...
These results indicate that the customized healing abutments were effective in maintaining and improving the peri-implant soft tissue ...
Healing Outcomes of Peri-implant Soft Tissues With ...
The purpose of this study is to compare how well our research participants heal with two different kind of healing abutments used. One is pre-fabricated, ...
Systematic review of peri-implant conditions and aesthetic ...
Several results within the cohorts using customized healing abutments showed significantly improved values in soft and hard tissue results as ...
Effect of Customized and Prefabricated Healing Abutments ...
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of customized healing abutments compared to prefabricated healing abutments in immediate implant sites.
PEEK Versus Titanium Customized Healing Abutments
The study suggests that if the investigators used customized healing abutments synthesized from PEEK may have a favorable effect on peri-implant soft ...
The effects of customized dental implant healing caps on ...
Frequent changes of healing abutments have been associated with negative effects on wound healing around the implant. The aim of this study is ...
Reuse of Implant Healing Abutments: Risks and Solutions
This review of 20 studies (2020–2025) shows that while abutments aid healing, sterilisation often fails to eliminate biofilm or residues. Reuse causes surface ...
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