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Dadlani S, Joseph B, Anil S. Efficacy of Xenogeneic Collagen Matrices in Augmenting Peri-Implant Soft Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Exp Dent Res 2024; 10:e937. [PMID: 39104130 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Xenogenic collagen matrices (XCMs) are gaining popularity for soft tissue augmentation in dental implants; yet, gaps exist in our understanding of their comparative effectiveness. OBJECTIVE This systematic review and meta-analysis focuses on studies that utilize soft tissue augmentation techniques for dental implants to improve keratinized mucosa width (KMW), soft tissue thickness (STT), and soft tissue volume (STV). We compared porcine collagen matrices with autogenous grafts when no bone grafts were utilized. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for randomized controlled trials and controlled clinical trials published between January 2013 and July 2023 that assessed the efficacy of XCM in peri-implant soft tissue augmentation. The primary outcome included KMW changes while the secondary outcome was STT/STV changes. Statistical analyses were conducted using a random- or fixed-effects model, and heterogeneity was assessed using I2 statistics. RESULTS Nine studies were included in the qualitative analysis, and six were included in the meta-analysis. No significant intergroup differences were observed (p > 0.05), but a significant difference was observed in favor of KMW ≥ 2 mm. Heterogeneity among the studies varied at the 6- and 12-month follow-ups, with I2 values of 78% and 0%, respectively. The pooled mean difference between the XCM and autograft groups was -0.96 (-1.71 to -0.21), which shows that there was a larger increase in KMW in the autograft group compared with the XCM group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Collagen matrices are less effective than autogenous grafts at increasing keratinized tissue and STT/STV, but the two techniques yield comparable aesthetic outcomes. Additional studies are necessary to better guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
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- Shashi Dadlani
- Section of Periodontology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Clinic of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai, India
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Helsinki University and University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Dentistry, Oral Health Institute, Hamad Medical Corporation, University Doha, Doha, Qatar
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Strauss FJ, Gil A, Smirani R, Rodriguez A, Jung R, Thoma D. The use of digital technologies in peri-implant soft tissue augmentation - A narrative review on planning, measurements, monitoring and aesthetics. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:922-938. [PMID: 38308466 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To identify the different uses and modalities of digital technologies to diagnose, plan and monitor peri-implant soft tissue conditions and aesthetics. METHODS A comprehensive narrative review of pertinent literature was conducted, critically appraising key digital technologies that may assist peri-implant soft tissue augmentation and assessment. An electronic search on four databases including studies published prior to 1st July 2023 was performed and supplemented by a manual search. RESULTS Predominantly, tools such as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), intraoral scanning (iOS), intraoral ultrasonography and digital spectrophotometry were commonly to assess and monitor peri-implant soft tissues. The main clinical and research applications included: (i) initial assessment of mucosal thickness, supra-crestal tissue height and keratinized mucosa width, (ii) evaluation of peri-implant soft tissue health and inflammation, (iii) monitoring profilometric changes and midfacial mucosal margin stability over time and (iv) aesthetic evaluation through colour assessment. While evidence for some digital tools may be limited, the integration of digital technologies into peri-implant soft tissue management holds great promise. These technologies offer improved precision, comfort and speed in assessment, benefiting both patients and clinicians. CONCLUSION As digital technologies progress, their full potential in peri-implant soft tissue augmentation and their value will become more evident with ongoing research. Embracing these innovations and their potential benefits is recommended to ensure that during progress in implant dentistry, patient care is not hindered.
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- Franz Josef Strauss
- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Univ. Bordeaux, INSERM, BioTis, U1026, Bordeaux, France
- CHU de Bordeaux, Service de Médecine Bucco-Dentaire, Bordeaux, France
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- Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, Dental School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Lim HC, Lee KS, Shin SY, Jung RE, Jung UW, Thoma DS. Effects of implant placement timing and type of soft-tissue grafting on histological and histomorphometric outcomes in a preclinical canine model. J Clin Periodontol 2024; 51:840-851. [PMID: 38483022 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 06/19/2024]
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AIM To determine the effects of implant timing and type of soft-tissue grafting on histological and histomorphometric outcomes in a preclinical model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four implant placement protocols were randomly applied at the mesial root sites of the third and fourth mandibular premolars in 10 mongrel dogs: immediate placement (group IP), early placement (group EP), delayed placement with/without alveolar ridge preservation (groups ARP and DP, respectively). A connective-tissue graft (CTG) or porcine-derived volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX) was applied to enhance the ridge profile (simultaneously with implant placement in group IP and staged for others), resulting in five sites for each combination. All dogs were sacrificed 3 months after soft-tissue grafting. Histological and histomorphometric analyses were performed, and the data were analysed descriptively. RESULTS CTG and VCMX were difficult to differentiate from the augmented area. The median total tissue thickness on the buccal aspect of the implant was largest in group IP/CTG (between 2.78 and 3.87 mm). The soft-tissue thickness was generally favourable with CTG at all implant placement timings. Within the DP groups, CTG yielded statistically significantly larger total and soft-tissue thickness than VCMX (p < .05). Among the groups with VCMX, group EP/VCMX showed the largest soft-tissue thickness at apical levels to the implant shoulder. CONCLUSIONS CTG generally led to greater tissue thickness than VCMX.
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- Hyun-Chang Lim
- Department of Periodontology, Kyung Hee University, College of Dentistry, Periodontal-Implant Clinical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Periodontology, Kyung Hee University, College of Dentistry, Periodontal-Implant Clinical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Periodontology, Kyung Hee University, College of Dentistry, Periodontal-Implant Clinical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Periodontology, Research Institute for Periodontal Regeneration, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Hamdy A, Ibrahim SSA, Ghalwash D, Adel-Khattab D. Volumetric assessment of volume stable collagen matrix in maxillary single implant site development: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2024. [PMID: 38938060 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2024] [Revised: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The stability of soft tissue volume around dental implants is an important factor for the final esthetic outcome. The main objective of this study was to compare volume stable collagen matrix (VCMX) versus connective tissue graft (CTG) in the augmentation of soft tissue profiles in single implant sites with a class I Siebert ridge defect. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty patients (14 females and 6 males) were enrolled in the present study. After implant placement and augmentation of the buccal defect by VCMX or CTG, post-operative evaluation of the volumetric changes at the augmented implant site was carried out at 3, 6, and 9 months as primary outcome, clinical and radiographic soft tissue thickness were carried out at baseline and 9-month intervals, visual analog scale (VAS) and oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP14) were recorded 2 weeks after the surgery. RESULTS A statistically significant difference in soft tissue volume was found between baseline and 3, 6, and 9 months postoperatively in both groups with the highest value at 9 months (136.33 ± 86.80) (mm3) in VCMX and (186.38 ± 57.52) (mm3) in CTG. Soft tissue thickness was significantly increased in both groups at 9 months in comparison to baseline. However, there was a significantly higher increase in soft tissue thickness at 9 months in CTG (3.87 ± 0.91) than in VCMX (2.94 ± 0.31). Regarding the radiographic soft tissue thickness, there was a statistically significant increase in both groups at 9 months in comparison to baseline. However, there was a statistically higher increase in the radiographic soft tissue thickness at 9 months in CTG (3.08 ± 0.97) than in VCMX (2.37 ± 0.29). VAS showed a statistically lower value in VCMX (0.4 ± 0.7) than CTG (2.8 ± 1.48). The OHIP recorded lower values in the VCMX group than the CTG group with no statistical significance. In addition, there was no difference in the PES between the two groups. CONCLUSION The present study showed that CTG and VCMX were both effective in soft tissue augmentation around implants in the esthetic zone. However, CTG proved more efficient in increasing peri-implant soft tissue volume and mucosal thickness around single implants at a 9-month follow-up period. VCMX was associated with less pain or discomfort and reduced patient morbidity, as reflected by the significantly reduced VAS value in the VCMX group.
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- Ahmed Hamdy
- Periodontology and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Periodontology and Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
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- Oral Medicine, Periodontology and Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dentistry Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Fettouh AIA, Ghallab NA, Mina NA, Abdelmalak MS, Abdelrahman AAG, Shalaby AF, Shemais N. Hard and soft tissue alterations using dual-zone concept versus connective tissue graft at maxillary immediate implant placement: A 1-year randomized clinical and volumetric trial. Clin Oral Implants Res 2024; 35:510-525. [PMID: 38372450 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the esthetic outcome, as well as clinical, radiographic, and volumetric tissue alterations 1 year after immediate implant placement (IIP) with connective tissue grafting (CTG) versus dual-zone concept (DZ) at sites with thin labial bone in the esthetic zone. MATERIALS AND METHODS This randomized clinical trial included 30 patients treated with IIP simultaneous with either CTG or DZ (n = 15 each). Pink esthetic score (PES) was assessed 6 months after crown placement as the primary outcome. Amount of bone labial to the implant, labio-palatal ridge reduction, and crestal bone changes were measured via CBCT after 1 year. Volumetric analysis of linear labial soft tissue contour, interdental, and mid-facial soft tissue level changes, and total volume loss (mm3) were measured after 1 year. RESULTS Similar PES was observed in the CTG (12.53 ± 1.13) and DZ (12.13 ± 1.55) groups, with no significant difference (p = 0.42). Likewise, there were no statistically significant differences found between the two groups in labio-palatal bone reduction (mm&%), interdental papillae, and mid-facial gingival levels (p > 0.05). However, the mean vertical crestal bone changes in the CTG and DZ groups were -1.1 ± 0.6 mm and 0.2 ± 1.0 mm, respectively, with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.0002). Moreover, CTG revealed less linear and total volume (mm3) loss in the labial soft tissue which was statistically significant compared to DZ (p = 0.007). CONCLUSION Both groups demonstrated the same PES, nevertheless, volumetric analysis revealed twice total labial volume loss in DZ compared to CTG. It might be concluded that the use of CTG with IIP caused less horizontal reduction in the supra-implant complex compared to the DZ.
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- Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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- International Dental Continuing Education Center, Cairo, Egypt
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- Oral Medicine and Periodontology Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
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Ashurko I, Tarasenko S, Magdalyanova M, Bokareva S, Balyasin M, Galyas A, Khamidova M, Zhornik M, Unkovskiy A. Comparative analysis of xenogeneic collagen matrix and autogenous subepithelial connective tissue graft to increase soft tissue volume around dental implants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:741. [PMID: 37817128 PMCID: PMC10566022 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03475-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The gold standard for a soft tissue augmentation around implants is a subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG), but the xenogeneic collagen matrices (XCM) started to be used as an alternative. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness XCM in comparison to CTG for the increasing the thickness of the soft tissue around implants. DATA All studies included at least two parallel groups comparing the use of CTG and XCM with a minimum follow-up of 3 months. As the primary outcome, the amount of soft tissue thickness gain after soft tissue augmentation with XCM or CTG was assessed. Secondary outcomes were clinical and patient-related outcomes; evaluation of aesthetic outcomes, patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) and complications. Eligible studies were selected based on the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis was applied whenever possible. The quality of the evidence of studies including in meta-analysis was assessed using the GRADE approach. SOURCE A systematic literature search up to January 2022 was conducted using the following electronic databases: PubMed (MEDLINE), Scopus, Cochrane Library, LILACS, eLIBRARY.RU. Unpublished researches, the gray literature, nonprofit reports, government studies and other materials were reviewed electronically using an EASY search. An additional manual search was carried out in November 2022. STUDY SELECTION Of the 1376 articles from the initial search, 8 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (306 patients and 325 implants) were included in this systematic review, and 7 studies were part of the meta-analysis. Meta-analysis revealed that XCM is less effective than the CTG in increasing soft tissue thickness around dental implants. However, XCM also provides soft tissue thickness gain and can be recommended for use in various clinical situations. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Previous systematic reviews and meta-analyses have shown that autologous grafts are more effective than collagen matrices in increasing soft tissue thickness, however, the latter can be used as an alternative. Studies included in previous systematic reviews varied in design, which could lead to limitations. The present systematic review and meta-analysis includes for the first time only randomized controlled clinical trials with collagen matrix of xenogeneic origin in the test group. Tight eligibility criteria were established, and the main parameter studied was soft tissue thickness. It was found that xenogeneic collagen matrix is effective for increasing soft tissue thickness around dental implants, however, the results obtained using an autogenous connective tissue graft are superior.
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- Igor Ashurko
- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia
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- Department of Dental Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Bolshaya Pirogovskaya Street, 19c1, Moscow, 119146, Russia.
- Department of Prosthodontics, Geriatric Dentistry and Craniomandibular Disorders, Charité -Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Zu Berlin, Aßmannshauser Str. 4-6, 14197, Berlin, Germany.
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Zuercher AN, Strauss FJ, Paqué PN, Bienz SP, Jung RE, Thoma DS. Randomized controlled pilot study comparing small buccal defects around dental implants treated with a subepithelial connective tissue graft or with guided bone regeneration. Clin Oral Implants Res 2023; 34:1094-1105. [PMID: 37483129 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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AIM To compare subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTG) versus guided bone regeneration (GBR) for the treatment of small peri-implant dehiscence defects in terms of profilometric (primary outcome), clinical, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). METHODS Sixteen patients who presented with small buccal bone dehiscences (≤3 mm) following single implant placement were recruited. Following implant placement, buccal bone defect sites were randomly treated either with a SCTG or GBR. Six patients who lacked bone dehiscences after implant placement were assigned to a negative control. Transmucosal healing was applied in all patients. Patients were examined prior (T1) and after (T2) implant placement, at suture removal (T3), at implant impression (T5), at crown delivery (T6), and 12 (T7) months after crown delivery. Measurements included profilometric outcomes, marginal bone levels, buccal bone and soft tissue thickness, PROMs, and clinical parameters. All data were analyzed descriptively. RESULTS The median changes in buccal contour as assessed by profilometric measures between T1 and T5 showed a decrease of 1.84 mm for the SCTG group and 1.06 mm for the GBR group. Between T2 and T7, the median change in the buccal contour amounted to 0.45 mm for SCTG and -0.94 mm (=loss) for GBR. Patients' pain perception tended to be higher in SCTG than in GBR. All peri-implant soft tissue parameters showed healthy oral tissues and no clinically relevant differences between groups. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this pilot study, treating small peri-implant dehiscence defects with a SCTG might be a viable alternative to GBR. The use of a SCTG tended to result in more stable profilometric outcomes and comparable clinical outcomes to GBR. However, patient-reported outcome measures tended to favor GBR.
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- A N Zuercher
- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Surdiacourt L, Cosyn J. A prospective case series on the efficacy of a cross-linked collagen matrix to increase buccal soft tissue thickness at large edentulous gaps: One-year results. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res 2023; 25:853-860. [PMID: 37183884 DOI: 10.1111/cid.13216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to assess profilometric changes following soft tissue augmentation with a cross-linked porcine-derived collagen matrix (CMX) at large edentulous gaps of at least two units. MATERIALS AND METHODS Systemically healthy, nonsmoking patients with a large edentulous gap of at least two units demonstrating a horizontal soft tissue defect, were enrolled in a prospective case series. Soft tissue augmentation was performed in a one-stage approach with a 6 mm thick CMX at the time of implant placement. The primary outcome was the change in buccal soft tissue profile (BSP) at a mesial, central, and distal area of interest (AOI) up to 1 year when compared to the preoperative situation based on superimposed digital surface models. Secondary outcomes included the horizontal dimension of the soft tissue defect, complications, and marginal bone loss (MBL). RESULTS Fifteen patients (eight females; mean age 58.73 years) were enrolled and 13 could be re-assessed at 1-year follow-up. The mean linear increase in BSP at 1 year was 0.66 mm (98.3% CI: 0.37-0.94), 0.80 mm (98.3% CI: 0.39-1.22), and 0.69 mm (98.3% CI: 0.32-1.06) at the mesial, central, and distal AOI, respectively. Substantial shrinkage of about 75% was observed in all areas between augmentation and 1-year follow-up. Even though 11 of 13 sites were fully augmented immediately postoperative, a soft tissue defect recurred in all sites at 1-year follow-up with a mean deficit of 2.30 mm. Altogether, 25% of the original soft tissue defect was eliminated by soft tissue augmentation. CMX was safe since no postoperative complications occurred and MBL was limited (0.70 mm). CONCLUSION CMX is efficacious for horizontal soft tissue augmentation at large edentulous gaps. However, considerable graft resorption may be expected, and the clinical relevance of the augmentation may be questionable since all patients demonstrated a recurring and considerable soft tissue defect 1 year after surgery.
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- Lenz Surdiacourt
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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Hämmerle CHF, Jepsen K, Sailer I, Strasding M, Zeltner M, Cordaro L, Mirisola di Torresanto V, Schwarz F, Zuhr O, Akakpo D, Bonnet F, Sanz-Martín I, Thoma DS, Strauss FJ, Sanz M. Efficacy of a collagen matrix for soft tissue augmentation after implant placement compared to connective tissue grafts: A multicenter, noninferiority, randomized controlled trial. Clin Oral Implants Res 2023; 34:999-1013. [PMID: 37403575 DOI: 10.1111/clr.14127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To test whether soft tissue volume augmentation using a collagen matrix (VCMX) leads to noninferior results in terms of gain of mucosal thickness at single implant sites, compared to connective tissue grafts (SCTG). METHODS The study was designed as a multi-center randomized controlled clinical trial. Subjects in need of soft tissue volume augmentation at single tooth implant sites were consecutively recruited at nine centers. The deficient mucosal thickness at the implant sites (one per patient) was augmented by applying either a VCMX or a SCTG. Patients were examined at 120 days (abutment connection = primary endpoint), 180 days (final restoration), and 360 days (1-year after insertion of the final restoration). Outcome measures included: transmucosal probing of the mucosal thickness (crestal = primary outcome), profilometric measurements of the tissue volume, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). RESULTS Out of the 88 patients, 79 attended the one-year follow-up. The median increase of the crestal mucosal thickness between pre-augmentation and 120 days was 0.3 ± 2.1 mm in the VCMX group and 0.8 ± 1.6 mm in the SCTG group (p = .455). Non-inferiority of the VCMX compared to the SCTG was not observed. The respective numbers at the buccal aspect amounted to 0.9 ± 2.0 mm (VCMX) and 1.1 ± 1.4 mm (SCTG; p = .431). PROMs including pain perception favored the VCMX group. CONCLUSION It remains inconclusive whether soft tissue augmentation using a VCMX is noninferior to SCTG in terms of crestal mucosal thickening at single implant sites. However, the use of collagen matrices favors PROMs especially pain perception, while achieving similar buccal volume gains along with comparable clinical and aesthetic parameters to SCTG.
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- Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Department of Periodontology, Operative and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Private Practice Grimm Zahnaerzte, Horgen, Switzerland
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- Department of Periodontology and Prosthodontics, Eastman Dental Hospital, University Policlinic Umberto I, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Oral Surgery and Implantlogy, Carolinum Johan Wolfgang Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Private Office Huerzeler/Zuhr, Munich, Germany
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- Private Office Huerzeler/Zuhr, Munich, Germany
- Private Practice DIE PRAXIS, Berlin, Germany
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- ETEP Research Group (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases), University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
- Private Practice, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- ETEP Research Group (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases), University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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Eeckhout C, Vuylsteke F, Seyssens L, Christiaens V, De Bruyckere T, Eghbali A, Vervaeke S, Younes F, Cosyn J. A Multi-Centre Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Connective Tissue Graft with Collagen Matrix to Increase Buccal Soft Tissue Thickness: A Cone-Beam CT Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12082977. [PMID: 37109311 PMCID: PMC10145418 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12082977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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(1) Aim: a cross-linked porcine-derived collagen matrix (CMX) has been developed for soft tissue augmentation. Although this grafting material does not require a second surgical site, recent findings have indicated deeper pockets, more marginal bone loss and more midfacial recession in the short term when compared to connective tissue graft (CTG). Hence, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety of CMX based on buccal bone loss over a one-year period. (2) Methods: Patients who were missing a single tooth in the anterior maxilla were included, in whom the failing tooth had been removed at least 3 months prior and who presented a horizontal mucosa defect. All sites had a bucco-palatal bone dimension of at least 6 mm as assessed on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to ensure complete embedding of an implant by bone. All patients received a single implant and an immediate implant restoration using a full digital workflow. Sites were randomly allocated to the control (CTG) or test group (CMX) to increase buccal soft tissue thickness. All surgeries were performed by means of full thickness mucoperiosteal flap elevation, placing CTG and CMX in contact with the buccal bone wall. Safety was assessed by evaluating the impact of CTG and CMX on buccal bone loss over a one-year period using superimposed CBCT scans. (3) Results: thirty patients were included per group (control: 50% females, mean age 50; test: 53% females, mean age 48) and 51 (control: 25; test: 26) could be analyzed for buccal bone loss. At 1 mm apical to the implant-abutment interface (IAI), most horizontal resorption was found pointing to 0.44 mm in the control group and 0.59 mm in the test group. The difference of 0.14 mm (95% CI: -0.17-0.46) was not statistically significant (p = 0.366). At 3 mm and 5 mm apical to the IAI, the difference between the groups was 0.18 mm (95% CI: -0.05-0.40; p = 0.128) and 0.02 mm (95% CI: -0.24-0.28; p = 0.899), respectively. Vertical buccal bone loss amounted to 1.12 mm in the control group and 1.14 mm in the test group. The difference of 0.02 mm (95% CI: -0.53-0.49) was not statistically significant (p = 0.926). (4) Conclusions: In the short term, soft tissue augmentation with CTG or CMX results in limited buccal bone loss. CMX is a safe alternative to CTG. Longer follow-up is needed to assess the impact of soft tissue augmentation on buccal bone.
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- Célien Eeckhout
- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Private Practice Ortho Paro Care, Mankevosstraat 5, 1860 Meise, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Oral Health Sciences, Ghent University, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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Thoma DS, Gasser TJW, Hämmerle CHF, Strauss FJ, Jung RE. Soft tissue augmentation with a volume-stable collagen matrix or an autogenous connective tissue graft at implant sites: Five-year results of a randomized controlled trial post implant loading. J Periodontol 2023; 94:230-243. [PMID: 35904229 DOI: 10.1002/jper.22-0226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Interventions to augment the mucosal thickness around dental implants are indicated to optimize esthetics and maintain peri-implant health. However, there is a lack of clinical data on the long-term performance of soft tissue substitutes, such as volume-stable collagen matrix (VCMX), compared to autogenous grafts, such as subepithelial connective tissue grafts (SCTGs). This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess 5-year data on clinical and radiographic outcomes at implant sites previously augmented with VCMX or SCTG. METHODS Twenty patients were randomly assigned for soft tissue augmentation with VCMX or SCTG at single implant sites. Following abutment connection, final restorations were inserted (baseline; BL) and patients were reexamined up to 5 years (FU-5). Measurements included clinical data, marginal bone levels, mucosal thickness, and ridge contour changes. Nonparametric tests and estimates were applied for the statistical analysis. RESULTS The median buccal mucosal thickness increased by 0.3 mm (Q1: -0.8; Q3: 1.0) in the VCMX group (P = 0.656) and 0.3 mm (Q1: 0.0; Q3: 1.0) in the SCTG group (P = 0.188) between BL and FU-5 (intergroup P = 0.752), while the ridge contour decreased by a median of -0.3 mm (-0.9; -0.1) (P = 0.078) for VCMX and -0.3 mm (-0.4; -0.2) (P = 0.039) for SCTG (intergroup P = 0.817). Peri-implant health was maintained in both groups with stable clinical and radiographic outcomes and without significant differences between the treatments. CONCLUSION Despite the limited power and considerable dropout rate in the present study, soft tissue augmentation at implant sites with either VCMX or SCTG resulted in similar stable peri-implant tissues, favorable esthetics, and clinically negligible contour changes at 5 years post loading.
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- Daniel S Thoma
- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Sun Y, Strasding M, Liu X, Schäfer B, Liu F, Sailer I, Nesic D. Design of customized soft tissue substitutes for anterior single-tooth and posterior double-tooth defects: An in vitro study. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2023; 35:262-269. [PMID: 36478351 DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aims to validate the standardized procedure for designing soft tissue substitutes (STS) adapted to optimally fit single-tooth defects in the anterior jaws and double-tooth defects in the posterior jaw and to compare mathematically modeled average shapes. MATERIALS AND METHODS Casts from 35 patients with 17 single-tooth defects in anterior region and 21 double-tooth defects in posterior region were scanned. STS were designed and sectioned in 3D slices meshes. Thickness values were documented respecting mesial-distal and buccal-lingual orientations. Graphs were embedded into images, and hierarchical clustering was applied to group STS according to shape and thickness. RESULTS STS clustered into two groups per defect type. For anterior single defects, STS (n = 4) were either a small and thin oval: 7 mm buccal-lingual, 4-5 mm mesial-distal direction and 1.1-1.5 mm thick or a larger oval (n = 13): 9 mm buccal-lingual, 5-7 mm mesial-distal and 1.6 m thick. For posterior double tooth defects, STS (n = 10) were either narrow, long and thick: 6-7 mm buccal-lingual, 16-20 mm mesial-distal and 2.2 thick or a wide, thinner rectangle (n = 11): 9-11 mm buccal-lingual, 12-14 mm mesial-distal and 1.1-1.5 mm thick. CONCLUSIONS The study validated the standardized digital method to design grafts for soft tissue volume augmentation and identified four average shapes for anterior single-tooth and posterior double-tooth soft tissue defects. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE We developed and validated a standardized digital method to design an optimal geometrical shape of a soft tissue substitute for oral volume augmentation and combined it with mathematical modeling to identify average shapes for single-interior, and double-posterior tooth defects. The identified average shapes offer the possibility to produce better-fitted xenografts or synthetic STS blocks requiring minimal chair-side adaptation leading to reduced clinical time and patient discomfort and potentially improving soft tissue volume augmentation outcomes.
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- Yue Sun
- Division of Orthodontics, Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.,Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Clinic of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Clinic of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Clinic of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.,Peking University Hospital of Stomatology First Clinical Division, Beijing, China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Peking University Hospital of Stomatology First Clinical Division, Beijing, China.,National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing, China
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- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Clinic of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, University Clinic of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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