The Tooth Collar Technique
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
About this trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate wound healing after the application of the Tooth Collar Technique (TCT) for bone augmentation in the upper or lower jaw. This technique is designed to promote tension-free wound closure and to reduce the risk of wound dehiscence. Augmentation is performed under local anesthesia. The gingiva is opened according to the TCT, after which the bone defect is reconstructed with standard biomaterials and covered with a membrane. No experimental materials are used- only a modified incision technique.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legal authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures
At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF)
Indication for horizontal and/or vertical bone augmentation in the maxilla or mandible in preparation for implant placement
Sufficient general health to undergo elective oral surgical procedures, as judgjed by the investigator
Disqualifiers
Current smoking or use of other nicotine-containing products (eg, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco)
Presence of uncontrolled systemic diseases that may compromise healing
Ongoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or bisposphonate/anti-resorptive therapy in the head or neck region
History of radiation therapy to the jaws
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Tooth Collar Technique
Treatment groups
30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Lead sponsor
Paro Plus Aalst (https://paroplus.be/; private practice contracted by UZ Leuven)
Collaborator
Radix (https://radix-dental.be/); Privcate practice contracted by UZ Leuven)
Collaborator
Paro Merchtem (https://paromerchtem.be/; private practice contracted by UZ Leuven)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov