Clinical Research Directory

Application of Topical Oxygen Therapy Around Customized Healing Collar

The preservation and enhancement of peri-implant soft tissues are essential for the long-term success and esthetic integration of dental implants. Customized healing abutments have been introduced to support individualized soft tissue shaping; however, optimizing soft tissue healing around implants remains a clinical challenge. Oxygen plays a critical role in wound healing by promoting angiogenesis, fibroblast proliferation, and collagen synthesis. Topical oxygen therapy has shown promise in accelerating tissue regeneration, yet its application in oral implantology, particularly in conjunction with customized healing abutments, has not been adequately studied. This study aims to provide clinical evidence regarding the effectiveness of topical oxygen therapy in improving linear and volumetric soft tissue changes around dental implants. The findings may guide clinicians in refining soft tissue management protocols and contribute to establishing evidence-based practices in implant dentistry.

Comparative Clinical Study of Conventional vs Customized Healing Abutments in Dental Implantology

This clinical study evaluates how different healing abutment designs influence the healing and preservation of the soft tissues surrounding dental implants. Healing abutments are temporary components placed on implants during the healing phase to help shape the gum tissue before placing the final crown or prosthesis. The way these components interact with the gum tissue may affect the long-term stability, volume, and aesthetics of the peri-implant soft tissue. All participating patients will receive bone-level dental implants placed approximately 2 mm below the bone crest (subcrestal position). The study will include three groups of patients, each receiving a different type of healing abutment: Group 1 (Control): will receive a standard cylindrical healing abutment. Group 2: will receive a wide healing abutment with an enlarged base to support more soft tissue volume. Group 3: will receive a customized healing abutment designed using digital intraoral scanning and CAD/CAM technology, intended to replicate the final prosthetic emergence profile. The goal is to evaluate which type of healing abutment helps to preserve the natural volume and shape of the gum tissue most effectively during the healing period. The primary focus will be on measuring changes in soft tissue volume and thickness around the implants over time. Participants will undergo digital intraoral scans before surgery and at 3, 6, and 12 months after implant placement. These scans will be used to assess how the gum tissue changes in response to each type of abutment using 3D analysis and software-based measurements. This study is important because maintaining healthy and stable soft tissue around dental implants plays a crucial role in achieving successful, long-lasting, and aesthetically pleasing results. By understanding how healing abutment design affects tissue healing, clinicians may be better equipped to select the most appropriate healing protocol for each patient.