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Study identifier: NCT06622759 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · August 08, 2026
● Study status: Recruiting

The Use of a Porcine Collagen Matrix for the Prevention of Buccal Bone Wall Resorption During Implant Placement in the Aesthetic Zone.

Condition: Soft Tissue Augmentation  ·  Sponsor: Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki

PhasePhase 2
Planned participants36
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteersYesCheck eligibility criteria ↓
WhereThessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece

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About this study

Aim: To provide a comparative assessment of the clinical and radiographic effect of porcine collagen matrix when placed buccally at the time of single implant placement in the aesthetic zone vs autogenous connective tissue graft in terms of buccal bone resorption and soft tissue augmentation 6 months post operative. Histological assessment and patient reported outcomes were reported

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Ioannis Vouros, DDS, Ph.D  ·  +302310999597  ·  iovouros@dent.auth.gr

Louiza Papantonatou, DDS  ·  +306984301130  ·  lpapantonatou@gmail.com

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Full eligibility criteria (exactly as the study team wrote them)

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Generally healthy adult patients. 2. 18 years or older. 3. Need for replacement of single implant in the upper aesthetic zone (second premolar to second premolar) 4. Ridge width (bucco-lingual) no greater than 6 mm at its narrowest point. 5. Minimum 2mm of attached gingiva. 6. Ability to comply with the study related procedures such as exercising good oral hygiene and attending all follow-up examinations. 7. Ability to fully understand the nature of the proposed surgery and ability to sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: 1. Poor oral hygiene (FMPS \< 20%, FMBS \< 15%) and poor motivation 2. Heavy smokers (\>10 cigarettes per day) 3. Need for bone augmentation 4. Untreated periodontitis 5. General contraindications for dental and/or surgical treatment 6. History of malignancy, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy for malignancy within the past 5 years 7. Women of child bearing age, not using a standard accepted method for contraception 8. Pregnancy or breast feeding 9. Previous and concurrent medication affecting mucosal healing in general (e.g. steroids, large doses of anti-inflammatory drugs 10. Disease affecting connective tissue metabolism (e.g. collagenases) 11. Allergy to collagen

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Locations (1)

Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology &amp; Implant Biology, School of Dentistry, Aristotle UniversityThessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GreeceRecruiting

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