Status:

COMPLETED

Histological Evaluation of Healing Following Ridge Preservation Using a Combined Cortical/Cancellous Mineralized Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Conditions:

Alveolar Bone Loss

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study is a 3-arm, parallel-design, randomized, prospective clinical trial.designed to examine histologic wound healing following ridge preservation using cortical bone allograft, cancellous bone a...

Detailed Description

The study is designed to examine histologic wound healing following ridge preservation using cortical bone allograft, cancellous bone allograft, or a combination of both cortical and cancellous bone a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients will be included in this study if they qualify the following inclusion criteria:
  • Live within 50 miles from the School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Are able to attend a minimum of 6 visits over a 4-5 month period, as required by the study protocol
  • A single rooted tooth that has been identified as requiring extraction
  • Desire a dental implant to replace the missing tooth
  • Have adequate restorative space for a dental implant-retained restoration
  • Have at least 10mm of alveolar bone height, without impinging on the maxillary sinus or inferior alveolar canal.
  • Have a dehiscence of the buccal or lingual bony plate of the tooth socket extending no more than 50% of the total depth of the socket.
  • Female patients who have undergone a hysterectomy, tubal ligation, or menopause, and non-pregnant women of child-bearing potential.
  • Are nonsmokers or former smokers. Current smokers may only be included if they smoke \<10 cigarettes per day

Exclusion

  • Patients who live more than 50 miles from the School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
  • Patients who do not meet all the inclusion criteria or who will not cooperate with the required follow-up schedule.
  • Patients will are mentally incompetent, prisoners, or pregnant.
  • Pregnant women or women intending to become pregnant during the study period.
  • Smokers who smoke \>10 cigarettes per day
  • Clinical and/or radiographic determinations which will preclude inclusion in this study are: Active infection other than periodontitis; Inadequate bone dimensions or restorative space for a dental implant; Presence of a disease entity, condition or therapeutic regimen which decreases probability of soft tissue and bony healing, e.g., poorly controlled diabetes, chemotherapeutic and immunosuppressive agents, autoimmune diseases, history of bisphosphonate use or long-term steroid therapy; Positive medical history of endocarditis following oral or dental surgery.
  • Sensitivity or allergy to Bacitracin, Gentamicin, Polymyxin B Sulfate, alcohol and/or surfactants

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 1 2016

Estimated Enrollment :

66 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02275767

Start Date

October 1 2014

End Date

April 1 2016

Last Update

May 11 2016

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UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Dentistry

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78229