Pontic Site Development Using Soft Tissue Augmentation
Alveolar Bone Loss
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Alveolar Bone Loss
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Single missing tooth and the patient decides to have fixed prosthesis as a treatment option for tooth replacement.
- Horizontal and\or vertical ridge defect at the pontic site
- Sufficient inter-arch distance.
- Restorable neighbouring abutments.
- Periodontally sound abutments.
- Skilled and motivated patient in maintaining good oral hygiene.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Multiple neighboring missing teeth.
- Systemic diseases that could affect treatment outcome.
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Patient is not motivated to have the treatment.
Sites / Locations
- Cairo University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Experimental
Mucograft
Partially de-epithelialized connective tissue graft
Soft tissue augmentation of the defective alveolar ridge using Mucograft inside the prepared vestibular pouch leaving part of the mucograft exposed at the crestal area and will be sutured using 5/0 suture material around the defect margin and secured in the vestibular pouch.
Soft tissue augmentation of the defective alveolar ridge using Partially de-epithelialized connective tissue graft by preparing vestibular pouch at the defect site and place the de-epithelialized part inside the pouch leaving the epithelialized part sutured and exposed at the crestal area