Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.
Eligibility Criteria
- 1. Patients at least 18 years of age
- 2. Patients for whom a decision has already been made to use a dental implant in an edentulous or immediately removed tooth site to be fully restored in the mandible or maxilla.
- 3. Site planned for immediate extraction and immediate restoration should have intact bony walls- Type I (as described in Special Procedures section) sockets as verified by CBCT and during surgery; Type II may be considered at the discretion of the treating clinician
- 4. Previously extracted sites (healed at least 3-4 months)
- 5. For all sites, presence of opposing dentition (antagonist may be natural teeth or implant supported prosthesis) that will allow for functional occlusion is essential.
- 6. The site intended for implant placement should have at least 10mm of alveolar bone height and sufficient restorative space for a restoration; without the need for augmentation except for minor dehiscence, which can be augmented with autogenous bone chips and/or allograft (i.e.: Puros) to improve soft tissue attachment.
- 7. Patients must be physically able to tolerate conventional surgical and restorative procedures (IV sedation protocols may be used at the discretion of the treating clinician).
- 8. Patients who provide a signed informed consent.
- 9. Patients who agree to be evaluated for each study visit.
- 1. Patients with known systemic diseases such as diabetes, endocrine disease, heart disease, immuno-compromised, or mental disorders that are uncontrolled at the time of enrollment.
- 2. Patients with current use of bisphosphonates.
- 3. Patients with active infection or severe inflammation in the areas intended for treatment.
- 4. Patients with more than10 cigarette per day smoking habit.
- 5. Patients with a history of therapeutic radiation to the head or jaw.
- 6. Patients who are known to be pregnant at the screening visit or planning to become pregnant within 6 months of study enrollment.
- 7. Patients with evidence of untreated severe parafunctional habits such as bruxing or clenching.
- 8. Patients who have previously failed dental implants at the site intended for study implant placement
- 9. Patients with HIV or active Hepatitis infection.
- 10. Patients with a history of untreated generalized severe periodontitis.
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years to
Sexes Eligible for Study
ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No