Cost Effectiveness of Various Implant Placement Protocols in the Esthetic Zone

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF BERN · Jul 4, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the cost-effectiveness of different methods for placing dental implants in the front part of the upper jaw, especially for people who have lost a single tooth. There are three main methods for implant placement: doing it on the same day the tooth is extracted, waiting 1 to 4 months, or waiting more than 4 months after tooth removal. The researchers want to find out how the costs of these methods compare with their success rates, helping dentists choose the best approach based on individual patient needs.

To participate in the study, you must be at least 20 years old, able to give informed consent, and have a single tooth that needs to be extracted in specific positions in the mouth. You'll also need to have enough space and healthy bone structure to support the implant. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but if you decide to join, you can expect thorough examinations and a focus on how well the different treatment options work over time. This study aims to provide valuable information to improve dental implant procedures and help patients get the best care possible.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age ≥ 20 years
• • Willingness and ability to sign informed consent (Appendix Informed Consent Form) and to participate in the study
• • Plaque index according to Silness and Loe of \< 35%
• • Presence of a single tooth (FDI positions 15 - 25) that has to be extracted
• • Sufficient vertical interocclusal space for the placement of an implant crown (FDI regions 13-23: 3 mm, FDI regions 15, 14, 24, 25: 6 mm)
• • Ridge height sufficient for the placement of a ≥ 8 mm-long implant
• • Sufficient ridge width for the placement of a 2.9 mm diameter implant (min. 5 mm)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any physical or mental disorder that would interfere with the ability to perform adequate oral hygiene or the capability of providing written informed consent and compliance to the protocol
• • Any disorder that would interfere with wound healing or represent a contraindication for implant surgery such as, but not limited to, uncontrolled diabetes or conditions resulting in or requiring immunosuppression, radiation, chemotherapy, frequent use of antibiotics or antiresorptive medication such as bisphosphonates
• • Pregnancy (pregnancy tests will be applied; see chapter 6.5)
• • Intention to become pregnant between inclusion and implant loading
• • Heavy smoking habit with ≥ 10 cig/d
• • Allergy to titanium
• • Severe bruxism or clenching habits, present oro-facial pain
• • Insufficient ridge width/height for the study implant