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CompletedNCT01800149Updated Sep 2, 2016

Healing of Post-ext Sites Using Bovine Bone Mineral: a CBCT and Histologic RCCT

A Phase 4 interventional study of Ridge Augmentation in Loss of Teeth Due to Extraction and Edentulous Alveolar Ridge, sponsored by Proed, Torino, Italy. Completed at 1 site in Italy. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 90 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2016-09-02.

Sponsored by Proed, Torino, Italy · Phase 4, Interventional, and Treatment

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
20
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 90 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

Aim of the present investigation will be to evaluate the role of a bovine-bone mineral and a collagen membrane as ridge augmentation procedure following tooth extraction. 20 consecutive adult patients, requiring tooth extraction in the frontal area of the upper and lower arch maxilla (from second premolar to second premolar), will be enrolled into the study.

After tooth extraction, sockets will be randomized and divided into two groups: in Group A the socket will be grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen , in Group B the sockets will be grafted with BioOss granules (small granules). The graft will be covered with porcine collagen membrane (BioGide). Then, the flap will be sutured.

MEASUREMENTS:

The end of the study will be fixed at the 6 months evaluation after tooth extraction. Impression will be taken before tooth extraction and after 6 months in order to create cast models. On the cast models, using reference PVC (polyvinylchloride) guides, the horizontal dimension of the soft tissues will be measured. One measurement per tooth will be recorded, at T0 (before extraction) and T2 (after 6 months).

A 3D radiological image, using the CBCT technique, will be obtained at the end of the surgical stage T1 (extraction + bone graft) and after 6 months of healing. Superimposition will be performed in order to measure hard tissue remodelling.

After six months (T6), a a biopsy specimen will be also harvested for that augmented extractions sockets on which an implant installation has been previously planned.

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Both animal and human studies have clearly demonstrated that the healing of post extraction sites usually results in pronounced alveolar ridge resorption, that mostly stabilized after 4 to 6 months. The marked tri-dimensional alterations of the ridge volume may jeopardize patients' aesthetics and create anatomical difficulties for further implant placement.

Aim of the present investigation will be to evaluate the role of a bovine-bone mineral and a collagen membrane as ridge augmentation procedure (intended as "increase of the ridge volume beyond the skeletal envelope existing at the time of extraction") following tooth extraction. Furthermore, the authors aim to evaluate as the collagen membrane acts when used for "open-healing".

20 consecutive adult patients, requiring tooth extraction in the frontal area of the upper and lower arch maxilla (from second premolar to second premolar), will be enrolled into the study.

After local anesthesia, a buccal full thickness flap will be elevated, and then the hopeless teeth will be gently extracted. All granulation tissue will be removed from the alveolus, that will be rinsed with saline. At this time the post-extraction sockets will be randomized and divided into two groups: in Group A the socket will be grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen , in Group B the sockets will be grafted with BioOss granules (small granules) using the Bio-Oss Pen device.

The graft will be covered with porcine collagen membrane (BioGide). Then, the flap will be sutured. The sutures (single sutures) will involve only the interdental gingival tissue, and no attempt will be done to reach a complete soft tissue closure of the sockets: in the alveolus area BioGide will be mostly left exposed, intended as "open healing" for second intention wound healing.

The patient swill assume antibiotics per 6 days (Amoxicillin + Clavulanate 1gr), and will rinse with Digluconate Chlorhexidine 0.20% per 14 days. At day 14 the sutures will be removed. If, at this moment, the gingiva over the graft will not be completely closed, the patient will use Digluconate Chlorhexidine 0.20% until the secondary closure will be completed.

MEASUREMENTS:

The end of the study will be fixed at the 6 months evaluation after tooth extraction (corresponding to the planned time for implant installation).

Impression will be taken before tooth extraction and after 6 months in order to create cast models. On the cast models, using reference PVC guides, the horizontal dimension of the soft tissues (measured perpendicular to the tangent of the dental arch at the midpoint of the extraction site as the distance between the most prominent points buccally and orally) will be measured. One measurement per tooth will be recorded, at T0 (before extraction) and T2 (after 6 months).

A 3D radiological image, using the CBCT technique, will be obtained at the end of the surgical stage T1 (extraction + bone graft) and after 6 months of healing. Using a diagnostic software, superimposition will be performed in order to measure hard tissue remodelling.

After six months (T6), a a biopsy specimen will be also harvested for that augmented extractions sockets on which an implant installation has been previously planned, with the purpose of an histologic and histomorphometric evaluation (measurement of new bone formation and measurement of remaining BioOss granules). The biopsy will be taken exactly in the area where dental implants will be placed.

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Conditions studied

  • Loss of Teeth Due to Extraction
  • Edentulous Alveolar Ridge

Keywords

  • Tooth extraction
  • Ridge Preservation
  • Ridge Augmentation
  • Guided Bone Regeneration
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In context

Lead sponsor

Proed, Torino, Italy is the lead sponsor of 6 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 90 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy adult patients with one or more teeth to be extracted, from premolar to premolar

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Heavy smokers (more than 10 cig per day)
  • Current Pregnant patients
  • History of malignancy
  • History of radiotherapy or chemiotherapy in the past 5 years
  • Long term steroidal or antibiotic therapy
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
20 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Active comparator
    BBM+collagen

    Ridge Augmentation After tooth extraction, edentulous sockets will be filled with BioOss Collagen and covered with Bio-Gide

    Procedure: Ridge Augmentation

  • Active comparator
    BBM granules

    Ridge Augmentation After tooth extraction, edentulous sockets will be filled with Bio-Oss Granules, 0-25-1 mm, and covered with Bio-Gide

    Procedure: Ridge Augmentation

Interventions

  • ProcedureRidge Augmentation

    After tooth extraction, the sockets will be filled with bovine bone mineral and covered with a porcine collagen membrane

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Clinical horizontal width

    On the cast models, using reference PVC stants, the horizontal dimension of the soft tissues (measured perpendicular to the tangent of the dental arch at the midpoint of the extraction site as the distance between the most prominent points buccally and orally) will be measured.

    Time frame: 6 months after tooth extraction

Secondary outcomes

  1. Radiological horizontal width

    A 3D radiological image, using the CBCT technique, will be obtained at the end of the surgical stage T1 (extraction + bone graft) and after 6 months of healing. Using a diagnostic software, superimposition will be performed in order to measure hard tissue remodelling.

    Time frame: 6 months after tooth extraction

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Study locations

1 site
  • PROED, Institute for Professional Education in Dentistry
    Torino, TO 10129, Italy
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT01800149
Lead sponsor
Proed, Torino, Italy
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Feb 27, 2013
Start date
Feb 2013
Primary completion
Dec 2014
Completion
Dec 2014
Last update
Sep 2, 2016

Study contacts

Daniele Cardaropoli, DDS
study director · Proed, Torino, Italy

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
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