To evaluate soft tissue augmentation using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) over immediately placed dental implants in anterior maxilla.
This randomized clinical trial was designed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of ADM versus d-PTFE membranes in the preservation of the peri-implant hard and soft tissues in the setting of immediate implant placement on the anterior maxilla.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
16
The socket with immediately placed dental implant was covered with a d-PTFE membrane cut to fit the surgical site
The socket with immediately placed dental implant was covered with ADM that was inserted into facial and palatal split thickness pouches.
Faculty of Dentistry - Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
Peri-implant soft-tissue phenotype
A standardized periodontal probe was used to clinically measure the keratinized mucosal width, supracrestal tissue height, and mucosal thickness. They were measured in millimeters (mm)
Time frame: Six months following implant placement
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