scholarly journals The effect of different soft-tissue management techniques for alveolar ridge preservation: a randomized controlled clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Colline Papace ◽  
Christopher Büsch ◽  
Oliver Ristow ◽  
Martin Keweloh ◽  
Jürgen Hoffmann ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose For alveolar ridge preservation, various treatment protocols have been described. While most studies focus on the effect of the bone graft material, the aim of this study was to analyze the influence of different soft-tissue management techniques on the soft and hard tissue. Methods A total of 20 maxillary extraction sockets were grafted with an anorganic xenogenic bone graft and then randomly treated with either a combined epithelialized-subepithelial connective tissue graft (CECG) or a porcine collagen matrix (CM) placed in labial and palatal tunnels. Measurements of soft-tissue thickness were performed at tooth extraction (T0), implant insertion (T1) and second stage surgery (T2). Results In the CECG group, gingival thickness was 1.18 ± 0.56 mm (T0), 1.29 ± 0.26 mm (T1) and 1.2 ± 0.32 mm (T3). In the CM group, the measurements were 1.24 ± 0.50 mm (T0), 1.6 ± 0.6 mm (T1) and 1.7 ± 1.06 mm. Thus, there was an overall increase in gingival thickness from T0 to T2 of 0.02 ± 0.66 mm (CECG) compared to 0.46 ± 0.89 mm (CM). The thickness of keratinized soft-tissue was 3.91 ± 1.11 mm (CECG) and 4.76 ± 1.48 mm (CM) before extraction and 3.93 ± 1.17 mm (CECG) and 4.22 mm ± 1.26 mm (CM) at implant follow-up. Mean peri-implant probing depths were 3.15 ± 1.39 mm (CECG) and 3.41 ± 0.99 mm (CM). Conclusions After ridge preservation, comparable soft-tissue parameters were observed in both groups, whether treated with a collagen matrix or a combined autologous connective tissue graft.

Author(s):  
Zuhair Natto ◽  
Andreas Parashis ◽  
Y. Natalie Jeong

The objective of this study is to assess alterations in buccal soft tissue contour after alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) using either a collagen matrix seal (CMS) or a collagen sponge (CS) as barriers with freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA). Participants (28 total) were randomly assigned into the CMS group or the CS group (14 each). The same clinical steps were used in both barriers. Cast models were taken at the baseline and at 4 months, then both models were optically scanned and digitally superimposed. Volumetric, surface, and distance-adjusted measurements were calculated to assess buccal soft tissues alterations. Surface area and volume loss in the CMS group were observed to be 71.44±1189.09 mm 2 and 239.58±231.89 mm 3 . The CS group showed measurements of 139.56±557.92 mm 2 and 337.23±310.18 mm 3, . Mean buccal soft tissue loss and minimum-maximum distance loss were less in the CMS (0.88±0.52 mm, and 0.2-2.15 mm respectively), compared with the CS group (1.63±1.03 mm and 0.3-3.68 mm respectively) with no statistically significant difference between the groups (p=0.2742). Both alveolar ridge preservation barriers were unable to entirely prevent soft tissue contour changes after extraction. However, collagen matrix seal application was slightly better in minimizing the amount of soft tissue reduction compared to the collagen sponge. ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02697890).


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 2583
Author(s):  
Young Woo Song ◽  
Sung-Wook Yoon ◽  
Jae-Kook Cha ◽  
Ui-Won Jung ◽  
Ronald E. Jung ◽  
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Background: To assess the soft tissue dimension following tooth extraction and alveolar ridge preservation in the posterior maxilla compared to spontaneous healing. Methods: Thirty-five patients randomly assigned to alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) and spontaneous healing (SH) after maxillary molar extraction. The crestal, buccal, and palatal gingival thickness at 6 months was measured around virtually placed implant fixtures using superimposed cone-beam computed tomography and intraoral scan taken at 6 months. Buccal mucogingival junction (MGJ) level change over 6 months was estimated using intraoral scans obtained at suture-removal and 6 months. Results: The crestal gingiva was significantly thinner in group ARP (−1.16 mm) compared to group SH (p < 0.05). The buccal and palatal gingiva was significantly thinner at the implant shoulder (IS) level in group ARP (buccal: −0.75 mm; palatal: −0.85 mm) compared to group SH (p < 0.05). The thickness at 2 mm below the IS of both sides and the buccal MGJ level change were similar in both groups (p > 0.05). Conclusions: ARP in the posterior maxilla resulted in a thinner soft tissue on top of and at the prospective level of the implant shoulder at 6 months. The buccal MGJ level changed minimal for 6 months in both groups.


Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 731
Author(s):  
Anna Skurska ◽  
Violetta Dymicka-Piekarska ◽  
Robert Milewski ◽  
Małgorzata Pietruska

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine and estimate the changing levels of matrix metalloproteinases 1 and 8 (MMP-1 and MMP-8) in GCF at consecutive stages of healing after root coverage procedure via modified coronally advanced tunnel (MCAT) combined with either sub-epithelial connective tissue graft (SCTG) or collagen matrix (CM) and also to relate those changes to clinical outcomes of both therapeutic approaches. Materials and methods: The study involved 20 patients with a total of 91 recessions. Those on one side of the mandible received MCAT plus CM while the contralateral ones MCAT plus SCTG. The evaluation of MMP-1 and MMP-8 concentrations in Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) took place at baseline, then at 1, 2, and 4 weeks, and finally at 3 months after surgery. Elisa protocol was applied to determine the levels of MMP-1 and MMP-8 in GCF. Results: Three-month observation revealed statistically significant changes in MMP-1, MMP-8 and Sulcus Fluid Flow Rate (SFFR) values after implementation of both techniques. A correlation was found between a difference in MMP-1 concentrations and gain in Keratinized Tissue (KT) after SCTG and CM. MMP-8 levels and a Gingival Thickness (GT) gain observed after CM was also correlated. Conclusions: A type of augmentative material does appear to determine the dynamics of MMP-1 secretion.


2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 304-309 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Vanhoutte ◽  
Eric Rompen ◽  
Geoffrey Lecloux ◽  
Stefan Rues ◽  
Marc Schmitter ◽  
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2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andreas O. Parashis ◽  
Charalampos J. Kalaitzakis ◽  
Dimitris N. Tatakis ◽  
Konstantinos Tosios

Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) has been shown to prevent postextraction bone loss. The aim of this report is to highlight the clinical, radiographic, and histological outcomes following use of a bilayer xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) in combination with freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA) for ARP. Nine patients were treated after extraction of 18 teeth. Following minimal flap elevation and atraumatic extraction, sockets were filled with FDBA. The XCM was adapted to cover the defect and 2-3 mm of adjacent bone and flaps were repositioned. Healing was uneventful in all cases, the XCM remained in place, and any matrix exposure was devoid of further complications. Exposed matrix portions were slowly vascularized and replaced by mature keratinized tissue within 2-3 months. Radiographic and clinical assessment indicated adequate volume of bone for implant placement, with all planned implants placed in acceptable positions. When fixed partial dentures were placed, restorations fulfilled aesthetic demands without requiring further augmentation procedures. Histological and immunohistochemical analysis from 9 sites (4 patients) indicated normal mucosa with complete incorporation of the matrix and absence of inflammatory response. The XCM + FDBA combination resulted in minimal complications and desirable soft and hard tissue therapeutic outcomes, suggesting the feasibility of this approach for ARP.


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