This will be a prospective, randomized, controlled, single center clinical trial with 1 year enrollment period, surgical and prosthetic rehabilitation with 1-year post-loading follow-up. A total of 2.0 years of study duration The primary objective is to compare peri-implant hard and soft tissue changes between single implants placed in the posterior mandible and immediately loaded either with definitive (one-time) or provisional abutment.
Hard tissue contour changes will be assessed using standardized two-dimensional intra-oral radiographs and partial small field of view three-dimensional cone beam CT scans. Soft tissue contour changes will be assessed using superimposition of dental digital models. Inflammatory soft tissue reactions will be evaluated by measurement of respective cytokines' levels.A quantitative evaluation of total bacteria amount of the peri-implant samples. Secondary objectives of this study will be to estimate total bacterial amount (quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction - qRT-PCR). Bleeding on probing (BoP), full mouth oral hygiene index, periodontal pocket depth (PPD) and keratinized tissue width will also be evaluated. Indication: Patients with need of at least two implants (one per side) in the premolar or molar region in the mandible, bilaterally.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
24
This is a randomized control clinical trial including 24 implants, immediately loaded with definitive abutment protocol and 24 implants immediately loaded with with temporary abutment protocol
School of Dental Medicine University of Belgrade
Belgrade, Serbia
Periimplant marginal bone loss
Hard tissue changes will be analyzed and followed up at 3, 6 and 12 months by captured intraoral radiographs using a customized radiographic holder. The following landmarks will be measured in order to assess bone remodelling around implants * Mesial distance in mm from first bone to implant contact to implant shoulder (vertical line); * Distal distance in mm from first bone to implant contact to implant shoulder (vertical line) after implant placement.
Time frame: 12 months
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