RecruitingNCT06783595

Peri-implant Mucosal Changes Over Time Following Implant Provisional Removal in the Esthetic Zone

Sponsor

Loma Linda University

Enrollment

34 participants

Start Date

Apr 24, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Tooth-loss Implant Site Reaction

Summary

The study will examine the temporary volumetric change that happens in the gums around an implant crown when the crown is removed. The main question of the study is "how much time has to pass to see a significant change, especially when there could be a need to make a mold of the surrounding gum to make a new crown?" The area of the implant crown will be scanned with an intra-oral scanner over a period of 15 minutes.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is observing how the gum tissue around a dental implant changes over time after a temporary crown is removed and a permanent one is placed. Researchers want to understand how the soft tissue in the smile zone heals and reshapes. **You may be eligible if...** - You already have a dental implant in your upper front teeth (immediate implant) - Your temporary crown has been in place for at least 4 months - The tooth next to your implant is a natural tooth - You are generally in good health with no major medical conditions - You have good oral hygiene with no history of gum disease **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have significant medical conditions or habits that could affect bone or gum healing - You have a history of gum disease - Your oral hygiene is poor Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERintraoral scan

Device that scans the mouth with by taking numerous pictures of the mouth and stitches them together to form a three-dimensional copy of the patient teeth.