Socket shield technique for upper front tooth implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a special technique for saving the thin outer layer of bone when removing a front upper tooth and placing a dental implant. The goal is to see if this 'socket shield' method helps keep the bone and gum looking natural after the implant.
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Who can take part
- You must be 21 years of age or older.
- You need to have a single upper front tooth that cannot be saved and must be removed.
- Your gum tissue must be healthy, with at least 2 mm of attached gum (keratinized tissue).
- Your bone must be in good condition, with a thin outer bone layer (1 mm or less) — this will be checked with a special X-ray called a CBCT scan.
- You cannot be a smoker.
- You cannot be pregnant or nursing.
- You must not have ongoing health problems that affect your ability to heal (like uncontrolled diabetes or immune issues).
- You must have good oral hygiene and no active gum disease or infection in the area.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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