The primary objective of this study is to compare the amount of implant marginal bone loss radiographically and probing depth in between thin and thick mucosa group that will receive a machined collar implant. Null hypothesis is mucosa thickness does not affect implant marginal bone loss on implant with smooth collar.
Twenty eight adult patients who fulfill the inclusion criteria will be divided into 2 groups based upon the mucosa thickness (\<2 mm and ≥2 mm). A signed written informed consent will be obtained from all subjects. Subjects will not be screened or treated until an informed consent has been obtained. Patient information will be protected according to the privacy regulations of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The enrolled patients will receive implants with 1 mm polished collar. Implants will be restored at 4 (±1) months after placement. Outcome analyses will be performed until 1 (±1 month) year after loading and clinical and radiographic parameters will be evaluated to compare clinical outcomes between groups. The primary outcome is implant marginal bone loss and probing depth from clinical and radiographic measurements.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Placement of implant in a subject with \<2 mm mucosa thickness or a subject with ≥2 mm mucosa thickness.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Radiographic Peri-implant Bone Change (Measured in Millimeters) Between Baseline and 12 Months Follow-up.
Radiographic change in remaining bone level (measured in millimeters) between the surgery visit (baseline) and the 12 month follow up visit.
Time frame: 12 months
Peri-implant Probing Depth Change (Measured in Millimeters) Between Baseline and 12 Months Follow-up.
Change in probing depths (measured in millimeters) around the dental implant between the crown delivery visit and the 12 month follow-up visit.
Time frame: 12 months
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