Ridge Augmentation Comparing a Block Allograft to a Demineralized Bone Matrix Allograft.

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE · Apr 28, 2014

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The patients' treatment will be randomly assigned by coin toss done by the mentor immediately after flap reflection. The examiner will be blinded to the treatment and will not have access to information indicating treatment assignment. The examiner will never see the patient between the time of grafting and complete healing at 4 months. The surgical procedure will consist of the reflection of a split-thickness flap to expose the alveolar ridge. Following complete exposure of the surgical site, vertical measurements will be taken with the acrylic occlusal stent in place, and horizontal measu...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • At least a one tooth area with a ridge defect, treatment planned to receive a dental implant. The site must be bordered by at least one tooth.
• • Healthy person that is at least 18 years old.
• • Patient understands and signs an informed consent approved by the University of Louisville Human Studies Committee.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with debilitating systemic diseases, diseases that significantly affect the periodontium, or psychological problems that would interfere with treatment.
• • Previous head and neck radiation or chemotherapy within the previous 12 months.
• • Patients with known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study.
• • Smokers.
• • Patients who need prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures.
• • Patients on long-term steroid therapy or oral bisphosphonates \> 3 years or any IV bisphosphonates.
• • Patients who are pregnant

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