In-patient Comparison of Immediately Loaded and Non-loaded Submerged and Transgingival Healed Implants Within 4 Months
NCT ID: NCT06408506
Last Updated: 2025-12-22
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
20 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2017-09-28
2025-10-29
Brief Summary
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This study compares the effects of loaded and non-loaded dental implants. Preoperative assessments include medical histories, clinical, and radiographic examinations of the jaw. Participants are thoroughly informed about the study procedures and consent to participate through signed agreements. They undergo preoperative diagnostics, including panoramic X-rays to evaluate mandibular bone height, and complete the OHIP-G 14 questionnaire to establish a baseline for their oral health-related quality of life.
The implant placement involves standard outpatient surgical procedures under local anesthesia. The implants used are CE-certified and are placed in predetermined positions in the edentulous region. During the surgery intraoral scans and conventional impressions are performed. Post-operative care includes oral rinses, and radiographic assessments, with follow-up visits scheduled for suture removal and further assessments using the visual analog scale for pain and swelling.
The healing phase spans four months, during which patients' comfort and oral health are monitored through clinical examinations and additional questionnaires. Follow-up after 4 months includes re-entry surgery and further radiographic evaluations and intraoral scans to assess the bone's response around the implants. Throughout the study, adverse events and patient satisfaction are continuously documented.
In the later stages, regular follow-up visits for up to 24 months post-surgery to monitor implant stability and health through clinical and radiographic check-ups are performed.
This study aims to document implant survival rates, peri-implant bone regeneration, assess biological and technical complications, and evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of life throughout the implant process, providing valuable data for future dental implant protocols.
Detailed Description
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Study Overview The primary objective of this study is to compare the integration and performance of loaded and non-loaded dental implants. Before the study procedures begin, each participant undergoes a thorough preoperative evaluation, which includes a complete medical history review and a detailed clinical and radiographic examination of the recipient site in the jaw. These initial assessments are crucial for ensuring patient safety and suitability for the study.
Informed Consent and Patient Information All participants receive detailed patient information leaflets that explain the study's purpose, procedures, potential risks, and benefits. This is followed by obtaining informed consent through a separate agreement form, ensuring that all participants are fully aware and agreeable to the study's terms.
Preoperative Procedures The preoperative phase includes radiological diagnostics, such as panoramic x-rays to evaluate the mandibular bone and measure residual bone height. Additionally, participants complete the OHIP-G 14 questionnaire to gauge their oral health-related quality of life at baseline. Intraoral photographs are also taken to document each patient's initial condition.
Surgical Procedure and Implant Placement The surgical procedures are performed under local anesthesia in a septic environment typical of outpatient settings. Each patient rinses with a 0.2% chlorhexidine digluconate solution preoperatively. A full-thickness flap is prepared, and the bone is assessed for quality and quantity before implant placement. The implants, all CE-certified and of the same design, are placed in six predetermined positions in the interforaminal region of the lower jaw.
Postoperative Care and Assessments After implant placement, excessive bleeding is controlled, and the surgical site's condition is documented with intraoperative photographs and radiographs. Probing to assess the peri-implant bone height is applied, as well as intraoral scanning and conventional impressions are performed. A panoramic x-ray and individual x-rays of the implants are taken immediately post-surgery. The implants placed are either immediately loaded with a rotating gold bars or left to heal submerged or transgingival based on their predetermined positions. Postoperative care includes prescribing antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as necessary, and the administration of these drugs is meticulously documented.
Follow-up Visits and Ongoing Evaluations The follow-up phase includes several visits where the integration of the prosthetic components to the loaded implants is assessed and sutures are removed. The patients' perceptions and acceptance of the implant and prosthetic fit are evaluated using a visual analog scale for pain and swelling. The quality of life is continuously monitored through repeated administration of the OHIP-G 14 questionnaire.
Healing Period A four-month healing period follows, during which the implants are monitored through regular clinical checks. These include sensitivity tests, patient comfort tests, and evaluations of general patient satisfaction.
Secondary Surgery and Long-Term Follow-up A secondary surgery for exposing the remaining implants, assessment of peri-implant bone remodeling using periodontal probes and intraoral scans as well as conventional impressions and further radiographic and clinical assessments are scheduled. The study concludes with long-term follow-up visits, which include professional tooth cleaning and routine check-ups to monitor the implants' stability and the peri-implant conditions.
Data Collection and Analysis Throughout the study, data is collected on implant survival rates, incidence of biological and technical complications, and patient satisfaction. Standardized periapical and panoramic radiographs are taken at various stages to serve as routine clinical assessments, and a detailed scan analysis is performed to document bone quantity changes around the implants.
Conclusion This comprehensive study aims to provide valuable insights into the comparative effectiveness of loaded and non-loaded implants, contributing to the optimization of treatment protocols for dental implant therapy. Through meticulous documentation and rigorous follow-up, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the factors that influence implant success and patient satisfaction, ultimately improving outcomes in dental implantology.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
TREATMENT
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Study Groups
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6 Implants in edentulous mandible
Placement of 6 Implants in the lower jaw, Two of which are remained to heal submucosal, two transmucosal, and two by immediate loading with removable gold bar retained dentures
Re-Entry Surgery
Re-entry surgery 4 months after the insertion of the implants to reveal implants after osseointegration
Probing peri-implant bone
Probing peri-implant bone with Dental Probe during surgery
Scanning peri-implant bone
Scanning peri-implant bone during surgery
Conventional Impressions
Conventional Impressions during surgery
Implant Surgery
Placement of 6 implants in the edentulous mandible
Healing procedure
All 6 Implants in all patients are let to heal for 4 Months under the same conditions:
The most distal implants are left submerged. The most mesial implants are left transgingival and the Implants in the middle are immediately loaded using gold bar retained dentures
Interventions
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Re-Entry Surgery
Re-entry surgery 4 months after the insertion of the implants to reveal implants after osseointegration
Probing peri-implant bone
Probing peri-implant bone with Dental Probe during surgery
Scanning peri-implant bone
Scanning peri-implant bone during surgery
Conventional Impressions
Conventional Impressions during surgery
Implant Surgery
Placement of 6 implants in the edentulous mandible
Healing procedure
All 6 Implants in all patients are let to heal for 4 Months under the same conditions:
The most distal implants are left submerged. The most mesial implants are left transgingival and the Implants in the middle are immediately loaded using gold bar retained dentures
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients who require 6 implants in the positions 32, 33, 34, 42, 43, 44
* edentulous mandible with enough interforaminal bone volume for placement of 6 implants
* Residual vertical bone height of at least 8mm in the interforaminal region
* Patients who wish implant-supported restoration with six implants
* Homelessness
* Smoking
* Medication with a contraindication for implant therapy
* Skeletal immaturity
* Any active malignancy or ongoing treatment for malignancy
* An active infection at the operative site
* Persistent compartment syndrome or neurovascular residua of compartment syndrome
* Pathological fractures such as those observed in (but not limited to) Paget's disease or in metastatic bone
* Contraindications to the class of devices under study, e.g. known hypersensitivity or allergy to class of devices
* Pregnancy
* Intention to become pregnant during the course of the study
* Breast feeding
* Lack of safe contraception
20 Years
80 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Medical University of Graz
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Alwin Sokolowski, DDS,MDS,PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Medical University of Graz
Locations
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Dental Department Medical University of Graz
Graz, Styria, Austria
Countries
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References
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Lorenzoni M, Pertl C, Zhang K, Wegscheider WA. In-patient comparison of immediately loaded and non-loaded implants within 6 months. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2003 Jun;14(3):273-9. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0501.2003.140304.x.
Ericsson I, Randow K, Nilner K, Peterson A. Early functional loading of Branemark dental implants: 5-year clinical follow-up study. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2000;2(2):70-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8208.2000.tb00108.x.
Siddiqui AA, Ismail JY, Kukunas S. Immediate loading of dental implants in the edentulous mandible: a preliminary case report from an international prospective multicenter study. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2001 Oct;22(10):867-70, 873-4, 876 passim; quiz 884.
Schulte W, Lukas D. Periotest to monitor osseointegration and to check the occlusion in oral implantology. J Oral Implantol. 1993;19(1):23-32.
Sokolowski A, Lorenzoni M, Steyer E, Marschner F, Pichler A, Sokolowski A. In-patient comparison of marginal bone loss after 4 months in immediately loaded, submucosal, and transmucosal dental implants using 3D scanning: a prospective clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2025 Mar 17;29(4):186. doi: 10.1007/s00784-025-06255-y.
Provided Documents
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Document Type: Study Protocol
Other Identifiers
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29-172 ex 16/17
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id