Comparison of two approaches to rebuilding gum tissue around dental implants

ISRCTN ISRCTN10502178
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN10502178
Secondary identifying numbers 3167/S.M
Submission date
06/02/2022
Registration date
22/02/2022
Last edited
15/03/2022
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Oral Health
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Background and study aims
Following tooth extraction, within the first week after removing the tooth, there is a vast amount of gum loss, especially at the outer surface of bone. In order to compensate for the loss of volume, a number of surgical procedures may be necessary. Including those increasing dimensions of soft tissue, to gain additional volume. The gold standard for this type of procedure is the use of connective tissue which is generally taken from the hard palate. As this procedure leaves a second surgical site for the patient healing may be impaired. It is desirable to reduce complications and shorten the healing phase. Various soft tissue substitutes were evaluated in the past to replace autogenous tissue. Although clinical data demonstrated promising results for various substitute materials when used for gain of keratinized tissue or recession coverage, tissue augmentation in terms of volume gain cannot be achieved predictably using these collagen materials. In order to replace the harvesting of autogenous tissue, a volume stable collagen matrix were developed allowing for soft tissue volume augmentation, the porous network of Geistlich Fibro-Gide® supports formation of new connective tissue and stability of the collagen network in submerged healing. In vivo animal models have shown good integration of xenogeneic collagen matrix (Geistlich Fibro-Gide®) into the surrounding soft-tissue while maintaining stability. With Geistlich Fibro-Gide® additional harvest site is avoided, patient morbidity is reduced.

Who can participate?
Patients aged 20 years or above who have a dental implant with soft tissue recession

What does the study involve?
Control group: 15 sites will be treated by coronal advancement flap with subepithelial connective tissue graft.
Test group: 15 sites will be treated by coronal advancement flap with xenogeneic collagen matrix (Geistlich Fibro-Gide®).

What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Benefits:
1. Covering of the peri-implants soft tissue recessions
2. Increasing width and thickness of keratinized tissue
3. Enhancing/improving esthetic satisfaction
Risks:
Potential Graft failure could happen in case of lack of commitment to post-operative instructions

Where is the study run from?
The department of Periodontology
Faculty of Dental Medicine
Damascus University (Syria)

When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
September 2019 to July 2021

Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded

Who is the main contact?
Dr Lama Al Saleh
alsalehlama9@gmail.com

Contact information

Dr Lama Alsaleh
Scientific

Department of Periodontology
Damascus University
Damascus
-
Syria

ORCiD logoORCID ID 0000-0002-3114-4651
Phone +963 949269577
Email alsalehlama9@gmail.com
Prof Dr Suleiman Dayoub
Scientific

Department of Periodontology
Damascus University
Damascus
-
Syria

Phone +963 945927791
Email suleimandayoub@gmail.com

Study information

Study designInterventional randomized controlled split mouth trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Other
Study typeTreatment
Participant information sheet No participant information sheet available
Scientific titleComparison of the peri-implant soft-tissue recession coverage and esthetic outcomes of two different approaches: xenogeneic collagen matrix (Geistlich Fibro-Gide®) and subepithelial connective tissue graft using the coronal advancement flap for the treatment of soft tissue recession
Study objectives(Geistlich Fibro-Gide®) is an alternative to Connective Tissue Graft (CTG) due to its characteristics which are its volume stability, contains collagen, use, and indications like insufficient soft tissue volume and recession defects. Compared to CTG, it has proven a stable augmented soft tissue both in terms of quality and quantity with the additional benefits of eliminating the donor site and lowering patient pain perception when compared to CTG.
Ethics approval(s)Approved 03/09/2019, Medical research committee at Damascus University faculty of dental medicine (Mazzeh, Damascus, Syria; +963 40404840; Osama.aljabban@gmail.com), ref: 3167/S.M
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedPeri-implant soft tissue defects treatment
InterventionThe study contains 15 patients with bilateral soft tissue recession peri-implant ≥2mm in one implant at least in the upper or lower jaw, therefore 30 affected sites will be treated
Control group: 15 sites will be treated by coronal advancement flap with a subepithelial connective tissue graft.
Test group: 15 sites will be treated by coronal advancement flap with xenogeneic collagen matrix (Geistlich Fibro-Gide®)
Follow up : 3 months
Randomisation process: Coin Flip
Intervention typeProcedure/Surgery
Primary outcome measureRecession depth at 2 weeks, month, 3 months measured using a periodontal probe
Secondary outcome measures1. Width and thickness of keratinized tissued measured using a periodontal probe at baseline and 3 months
2. Percentage of implant coverage measured using a periodontal probe at baseline and 3 months
3. Recession width measured using a periodontal probe at baseline and 3 months
4. Color and texture of treatment sites, ‘‘equal or not equal to surrounding native tissue’’ through visual observation and palpation at 2 weeks, months, and 3 months.
5. Subject esthetic satisfaction, (‘‘unsatisfied’’ to ‘‘very satisfied’’) on a five-point scale at 3 months
6. Subject pain or discomfort (‘‘no pain’’ to ‘‘extreme pain’’) on 10-cm visual analog scales at 2 hours, 24hrs, 48hrs, 72hrs and 1 week.
Overall study start date03/09/2019
Completion date04/07/2021

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexBoth
Target number of participants15 patients, 30 surgical sites.
Total final enrolment15
Key inclusion criteria1. Patients with bilateral soft tissue recession peri-implant ≥2mm
2. Thin gingival biotype
3. Age ≥20 years old
4. No probing depths ≥5mm
5. Healthy implants measured by the lack of periimplantitis and mucositis
6. Good oral hygiene
Key exclusion criteria1. Unstable systemic diseases
2. Compromised immune system
3. Unstable bleeding disorders
4. History of radiation or cancer in the oral cavity
5. Use of intra-venous bisphosphonate or steroid medication
6. Use of tobacco products (1/2 pack per day)
7. Pregnant or breastfeeding women
8. Previous mucogingival surgery or implant placement within the past 6 months
9. Bone defects requiring grafting
10. Bad oral hygiene
Date of first enrolment15/09/2019
Date of final enrolment20/06/2021

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Syria

Study participating centre

Damascus University
Department of Periodontology
Faculty of Dental Medicine
Mazzeh
Damascus
-
Syria

Sponsor information

Damascus University
University/education

Faculty of Dental Medicine
Department of Periodontology
Mazzeh
Damascus
-
Syria

Phone +963 (0)112232152
Email damasuniv@net.sy
Website http://damasuniv.edu.sy/
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Funders

Funder type

Other

Investigator initiated and funded

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date15/05/2022
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryData sharing statement to be made available at a later date
Publication and dissemination planPlanned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal
IPD sharing planThe current data sharing plans for this study are unknown and will be available at a later date

Editorial Notes

15/03/2022: The intention to publish date was changed from 15/03/2022 to 15/05/2022.
22/02/2022: Trial's existence confirmed by medical research committee at Damascus university