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Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Marginal Bone Loss Following Flapless Guided Versus Conventional Implant Placement
Sponsor: Gulf Medical University
Summary
Marginal bone preservation is an important determinant of long-term implant success. Conventional flap implant placement provides direct visualization of the surgical site but may disturb the periosteal blood supply and contribute to early crestal bone remodeling. Flapless guided implant placement is a minimally invasive approach that aims to preserve soft tissue architecture and vascular integrity. CBCT allows three-dimensional evaluation of peri implant bone levels, including mesial, distal, buccal, and lingual aspects. Aim: The aim of this study was to compare flapless guided implant placement with conventional flap implant placement in terms of marginal bone loss, implant stability, postoperative pain, and soft-tissue healing.
Official title: Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of Marginal Bone Loss Following Flapless Guided Versus Conventional Implant Placement Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography - A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
10
Start Date
2025-07-01
Completion Date
2026-07-30
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Conventional Flap Implant Placement
manually raising the gingival tissue during dental implant surgery, this surgical procedure involves the placement of a dental implant directly into the alveolar or basal bone during a single session followed by the placement of a healing abutment without the use of surgical guides or advanced technology.
Flapless guided implant
a minimally invasive dental implant procedure where a surgical guide, often created using advanced imaging techniques like cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and computer-aided design (CAD), directs the precise placement of dental implants without the need for traditional flap elevation.
Locations (1)
Gulf Medical University
Ajman, Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates