Ridge Augmentation Comparing a Block Allograft to a Demineralized Bone Matrix Allograft.

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Alveolar Process Defect

In brief

This study with compare the ridge dimension changes for a block allograft vs. a demineralized bone matrix moldable allograft.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02127112

Run by

University of Louisville

People needed

20

Starts

2014-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-12-08

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• At least a one tooth area with a ridge defect, treatment planned to receive a dental implant. The site must be bordered by at least one tooth.
• Healthy person that is at least 18 years old.
• Patient understands and signs an informed consent approved by the University of Louisville Human Studies Committee.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with debilitating systemic diseases, diseases that significantly affect the periodontium, or psychological problems that would interfere with treatment.
• Previous head and neck radiation or chemotherapy within the previous 12 months.
• Patients with known allergy to any of the materials that will be used in the study.
• Smokers.
• Patients who need prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures.
• Patients on long-term steroid therapy or oral bisphosphonates > 3 years or any IV bisphosphonates.
• Patients who are pregnant

Where it is running

• Graduate Periodontics Clinic, University of Louisville — Louisville, Kentucky, United States
• U of L Dental School — Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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