5 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a link between calcium build up in the veins or arteries (including the veins/arteries of the heart) and deterioration of the bone. This will help understand if there is a connection between heart disease and bone disease.
The purpose of this study is to histologically and radiographically evaluate the maxillary sinus bone volume and density, with reference to percentage of vital bone present, after four months of grafting with either Osteocel or a cortical-cancellous allograft. 1. To assess the quality and quantity of the maxillary sinus bone prior to the placement of dental implants and subsequent restorations, approximately 20 patients will be randomly assigned to receive an augmentation of the maxillary sinus region using either Osteocel or a cortical-cancellous allograft. 2. With the use of pre-operative and four months post-operative CBCT radiography, the maxillary sinus bone density will be assessed and compared between the individuals receiving Osteocel and the individuals receiving conventional cortical-cancellous allograft material. 3. Histomorphometric analysis will be used to assess, compare and contrast the quality and the quantity of the new vital bone cells generated when using these different graft materials
The purpose of the study is to evaluate ASTRA TECH Implant System, OsseoSpeed™ implants, in patients with totally edentulous upper jaws and poor bone quality and quantity, when provisional artificial teeth are attached within 24 hours. The primary objective is to investigate implant survival rate.
This study will evaluate the effect of Leukocyte Platelet Rich Fibrin and freeze-dried bone allograft in a layered technique on the bone quantity and quality following socket grafting in preparation for endosseous implant placement. Pre (baseline)- and post-grafting (3 months) clinical as well as 2- and 3-dimensional radiographic measurements will be used to evaluate the dimensional ridge changes between sites grafted with L-PRF/FDBA layered technique vs. L-PRF/FDBA and L-PRF alone. Histological analysis will be performed by a bone biopsy taken at time of surgical re-entry (after 3 months) of grafted sites to place the dental implant and assessed for differences in new bone formation between the three types of graft.
This study will evaluate the effect of allograft bone particle size on the bone quantity and quality following socket grafting and lateral ridge augmentation in preparation for endosseous implant placement. Pre (baseline)- and post-grafting (3 months for sockets and 6 months for edentulous ridges) clinical as well as 2- and 3-dimensional radiographic measurements will be used to evaluate the differences between sites grafted with small vs. large particle sized bone allografts. Histological analysis will be performed at time of surgical re-entry of grafted sites to place the dental implants, and assessed for differences in new bone formation between the 2 types of grafts.