14 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The purpose of this study is to compare the speed of bone healing of the two most commonly used xenografts on the market, Bio-Oss® and Salvin-Oss® using a tooth extraction ridge preservation model in participants scheduled for tooth extraction and subsequent receipt of a dental implant. Researchers hypothesize that there will be additional vital bone at 16-20 weeks with Salvin-Oss®.
In this study, the investigators will examine the performance of a new dental implant that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use to replace of missing teeth. The investigators will study two groups of patients: one group will receive a temporary crown to replace the missing tooth at the same day as implant surgery; the second group will receive a similar crown 3 months later. Both groups will receive a permanent crown on the implant 4 months after surgery, and will be followed up for a period of 12 months. The investigators want to examine whether the healing of the bone and gums surrounding the implant that receives a crown immediately is similar to the healing of the implant when the crown is delivered later. If this is indeed the case, then the investigators will be able to recommend faster treatment for all patients.
The purpose of the study is to compare one material called "Mucograft" with another material called "Dynamatrix." These materials are used as a type of a barrier (made from pig material also known as porcine material) in a preservation technique to increase the thickness and width of tissues at a tooth extraction site. The investigators want to see if one works better than the other or if they work equally as well. These materials are made up of collagens, which are naturally occurring proteins found in the skin, specifically connective tissue. Dynamatrix is made up of many types of collagens whereas Mucograft is only made of fewer collagens. These materials have been given something called a 510(k) status by the FDA. This means that the FDA determines them to be equivalent to another product that they have previously approved. You will be put into one of two groups at random, and will not know which one you are in. Like flipping a coin, you will have a 50/50 chance to be in either one of the two groups. You will either be in a group using Mucograft or in a group using Dynamatrix. Both of these materials are regularly used in the dental clinics.
The purpose of this research study is to identify reasons that cause an all-ceramic bridge to fracture which include the thickness of the bridge material, the type of bridge material and the bite force of the person. This all-ceramic bridge will be compared to a metal-ceramic bridge. The investigators are conducting this study so we can make bridges which can withstand forces in the mouth which tend to break them. The overall objective of this research is to analyze how properties of ceramic materials and different forces in the mouth interact with each other to affect the longevity of these bridges. These include fracture toughness, elastic modulus of ceramic layers and supporting substrate, core thickness, connector height, wear, loading orientation, and maximum clenching force.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcome of implant OsseoSpeed EV compared to implant OsseoSpeed TX with regards to marginal bone level changes and implant survival rate up to five years after implant loading. The hypothesis is that there will be no clinically relevant differences in marginal bone level alterations one year after functional loading.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of a new dental implant with a modified surface in different loading protocols.
This prospective, multicenter study evaluates the performance of the Osseotite Prevail implant when to support a short fixed bridge with immediate occlusal loading, providing the patient with the use of a temporary prosthesis until the final prosthesis is made. Study (null) hypothesis: This is an observational study in which no concurrent control group will be observed. Results of the study will be compared with the performance of other Osseotite implants from published Osseotite multicenter studies.
This prospective, randomized study will evaluate the performance of the Osseotite Certain Prevail implant when compared to that of the non-lateralized version of the implant. Study (null) hypothesis: the crestal bone changes that take place after placement and loading of the Osseotite lateralized implants will be the same as for a similar but non-lateralized Osseotite Certain implant.
Objectives: The purpose of this research was to determine the clinical success rate of a lithia-disilicate-based core ceramic (Ivoclar, Vivadent Corp.) for use in posterior fixed partial dentures (FPDs) as a function of bite force, cement type, connector height, and connector width. Methods: Thirty ceramic FPD core frameworks were prepared using a hot-pressing technique and a lithia-disilicate-based core ceramic. The maximum clenching force was measured for each patient prior to tooth preparation. Connector heights and widths were measured for each FPD. Patients were recalled yearly after cementation for two years and evaluated using eleven clinical criteria. All FPDs were examined by two independent clinicians and rankings for each criterion were made from 1 to 4 with 4 = excellent and 1 = unacceptable. The aims of this research were: 1. To test the hypotheses that three-unit fixed partial dentures (FPDs) of a high-strength core ceramic will exhibit good-to-excellent clinical performance (based on 11 evaluative criteria) and that they will adequately resist fracture in posterior situations (excluding third molars) if fabricated with the minimal connector size (4 mm x 4 mm). 2. To test the hypothesis that a reinforced glass ionomer cement (ProTec CEM, Ivoclar, Vivadent), when used to cement core ceramic crowns in posterior FPDs, will be associated with significantly less marginal quality, but similar fracture resistance of the ceramic crowns compared with the marginal quality associated with a dual cure resin cement (Variolink® II, Ivoclar Vivadent AG, Schaan, Liechtenstein). 3. To test the hypothesis that there is no significant difference in tooth sensitivity associated with FPDs cemented with the glass ionomer cement and dual-cure resin cement.
This study is a clinical trial to determine the retention and durability of the anterior zirconia wing bridge. The type of zirconia-wing bridge the investigators are researching in this study has two wings which generally have three countersunk holes (meaning that the circumference of the outer portion of the hole is larger than the inner part of the hole). Composite resin (dental filling material) is placed in the holes as well as under and around the wings. Twelve patients will have bridges placed and be evaluated every 6 months (ideally) to determine if the bridge is staying in place (retention) and if it is resistant to fracture (durability).
This is a research study to test the clinical outcome of Trabecular Metal™ Dental Implants (TMDI) (Zimmer Dental Inc Carlsbad, CA, US) in the Maxillary Sinus region. This project will enroll 30 active subjects who will receive two dental implants in the edentulous maxillary molar region. This 24-month research study will examine the clinical stability of TMDI in both sinus elevation and sinus augmentation environments. The proposed research lays the foundation for improved health care by providing surgeons and restorative dentists with data for determining the effects TMDI have on clinical success in less than optimal osseous environments. The rationale that underlies the investigation is that identification of the influences of trabecular surface design on implant stability in varying bone types will allow routine, predictable use of early loading, which, in turn, will translate into more rapid, economical health care, and improved psychosocial well-being of the patient. If these hypotheses are correct, the results are expected to provide evidence based research data to support early loading and immediate loading of single implants in sites of adequate bone volume, and density with or without the use of graft materials in sinus lift procedures. In addition, it is expected that these results will fundamentally advance the field of implant dentistry and bioengineering by providing information on the principles of the bone density-mechanical environment-implant stability interaction.
This study will evaluate the contributions of the Nanotite implant design when used by graduate students in their first year of placing implants.
IRB4729 Study Hypothesis: Is there a significant difference in the hard and soft tissue response comparing immediate with delayed implant after tooth removal, with immediate provisionalization, in maxillary anterior sites. The purpose of this study is to determine and compare the crestal bone levels as the primary endpoint variable for implants placed and temporized in extraction sites, to implants placed into extraction sites after the extraction site has been grafted and healed for 4 months, all immediately restored with an anatomic provisional restoration.
The purpose of this study is to determine the difference in success when placing implants immediately into an extraction site compared to delaying the implant placement until the extraction site has healed. In addition, the level of bone around the implants will be compared to determine if one method leads to better results over time.