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Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Bone Allografts With a PRF Membrane Versus GBR: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Sponsor: Danae A. Apatzidou
Summary
Following tooth extraction, physiologic remodeling of the alveolar ridge results in significant horizontal and vertical bone resorption, often accompanied by soft tissue collapse. These dimensional changes may complicate future implant placement and compromise esthetic and functional outcomes. Alveolar ridge preservation techniques have been introduced to limit post-extraction tissue loss by supporting bone regeneration and stabilizing the soft tissues. A previously conducted study has shown optimal wound healing of a guided bone regeneration technique by employing a non-submerged barrier membrane versus a socket seal technique employing a free gingival graft versus unassisted healing. This prospective randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of alveolar ridge preservation using the combination of an allograft with either a platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) membrane, versus combination of an allograft with a barrier membrane versus spontaneous healing after tooth extraction. A total of fifty-one subjects will be randomly allocated into three treatment groups. Clinical and radiographic (periapical radiograph, CBCT) outcomes will be assessed at baseline, and 3 months post-extraction.
Official title: Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Bone Allografts With a PRF Membrane Versus GBR: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
51
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2027-05
Last Updated
2026-09-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bone Allograft + Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Membrane
Preparation of the PRF membrane. Placement of particulate bone allograft (ALO580-CTBA) and enrichment with injectable PRF (i-PRF). Placement of the PRF membrane over the socket entrance in a manner similar to the GBR membrane.
Control group
Atraumatic tooth extraction and spontaneous healing.
Bone Allograft + Resorbable Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane
Atraumatic tooth extraction, placement of allograft (ALO580-CTBA) and barrier PLGA membrane Septodont RTR+ Membrane®)
Locations (1)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health Sciences, Postgraduate Periodontology Department
Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece