Active clinical trials for "Tooth Loss"

Ultrasound activated pins have been used for the promotion of bone healing in combination with biodegradable membranes during bone grafting procedures. In the jaws, these pins have been successfully tested for both maxillary and mandibular ridge augmentaton. However, the usefulness of these pins in maxillary sinus lift procedures has not been tested. This study aims to use a bilateral split mouth design to compare the bone formation, healing and post-operative complications after the use of ultrasonic guided pins in a lateral window maxillary sinus augmentation procedure in comparison to lateral window maxillary sinus augmentation procedure procedure performed without the use of these pins.

To evaluate the clinical performance and survival rate of NobelProceraTM Bridge Shaded Zirconia on natural teeth in the posterior region for a period of 5 years. The working hypothesis of this clinical study is that industrial centrally produced 3- or 4-unit bridges of shaded yttrium-oxide partially-stabilized (Y-TZP) zirconia (NobelProceraTM Shaded Zirconia) in combination with a veneering ceramic material will show sufficient CDA ratings (80% R+S) and a sufficient survival rate (93%) after 5 years in comparison with a reference level of 95%.

Compare the survival rate of the implants placed using the ultrasonic technique and placed using conventional drilling, with an immediate load on the aesthetic zone.

The aim of this study is to test the hyaluronic acid hydrogel impact on the healing acceleration of xenogenic bone substitutes used in ridge preservation. Following tooth extraction, bone particles are mixed with the hyaluronic acid gel and grafted in the tooth socket. at the implant placement phase, a cone beam computer assisted tomography file is recorded in order to compare it with the baseline and a biopsy to evaluate the histological consequences.

Tooth autotransplantation is a treatment option to replace tooth with imposible prognosis. In several cases the receipt site has a reduced bone dimension. This situation may be imposible the treatment with dental implants without bone reconstruction. Autotransplantation seem to improve the anatomic characteristic of the receipt site without any reconstruction approach. The aim of this study is to evaluate the bone dimension changes followed autotransplantation treatment.

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Following the loss of teeth, the alveolar bone formed in response to the eruption of the teeth is gradually resorbed by the body. In conventional dental implant therapy, a wide safety margin of uninterrupted healing (3-6 months) following placement of the implants is used to assure a predictable survival of the implants (on the order of > 90%). In the past few years, there have been multiple studies documenting with improved implant surface technologies available, that dental implants can be put into function far sooner than conventionally thought. The investigators are currently performing recalls on subjects treated in a research protocol at the University of Iowa (YAOSS-0001; IRB 200305001). Since this initial study, a shortened version of the implant device has been developed and has obtained FDA clearance (FDA 510k 063779 clearance letter dated April 27, 2007) for a 4mm diameter by 6mm in length dental implant. In a case study the investigators are proposing to repeat the same protocol as used in the initial trial with the following exceptions: only this one implant type will be used, no bone compression surgical techniques will be used (referred to as "osteotome" indirect sinus lifting). Our initial trial has documented good performance with minimal bone loss and a 98.3% cumulative survival rate. This will be an open, prospective case-series clinical documentation study to document the clinical efficacy of the 4.0mm diameter x 6 mm in length implant (Astra Tech Dental Implant, Fixture OsseospeedTM ) in the treatment of subjects missing teeth in the upper jaw. A minimum of two but preferably three implants shall be considered for each surgical site. A total of 20 subjects fulfilling all inclusion criteria will be enrolled. Subjects will have a complete diagnostic work-up performed and assessment for eligibility in the study by both a Prosthodontist and Surgeon. Subjects will then have the implants placed in an out patient basis at the College of Dentistry. The subjects will not wear a conventional removable partial during the initial six weeks of healing. At six weeks, an assessment of the implants shall be made by the surgical and restorative team and if a set of safety benchmarks are met, provisional crowns will be made to place the implants into clinical function (mastication). Over the first year, the provisional crowns will be periodically removed and a series of clinical measurements and mobility measurements made. At the end of 1 year following placement, the permanent crowns or bridgework will be constructed and the subject followed annually for another four years (five years total from placement). A total of 15 clinical visits are estimated per subject.

Twenty-nine patients needing single tooth replacement in aesthetic area were treated by extraction and socket preservation with saddle connective tissue graft between September 2009 and February 2012. Computed Tomography scan were taken at baseline just after the surgery and 3 months later. Long- term evaluation of this particular socket management procedure was evaluated by recalling successfully seventeen of theses patients in June 2016. At this time, a clinical and radiographical consultation was done and Cone Beam CT was taken. Horizontal and vertical bone dimensional changes were then assessed thanks to 3D imaging analysis and esthetic and implants outcomes were evaluated.

The purpose of this study is to examine how Osseodensification, a well-defined bone preparation procedure utilizing special densifying burs (a tool to prepare bone) compares to the standard drilling procedure utilizing regular bone drills, to possibly enhance dental implant healing.

The aim of the study is to evaluate, wheather the sedation or general anesthesia in third molar extractions influence the patient's psycho-emotional status. It is believed that the type of anesthesia may influence not only the psycho-emotional status after the procedure, but also before the procedure.