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Ovate Pontic Versus Essix Provisional After Tooth Extraction and Alveolar Ridge Preservation (Pontic-Essix) (Pontic-Essix)

31 luglio 2026 aggiornato da: University of Bern

Socket Sealing With a Fixed Ovate Pontic Provisional Versus a Removable Provisional Following Tooth Extraction and Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial compares two provisional socket-sealing concepts following single non-molar tooth extraction and alveolar ridge preservation: a fixed, tooth-supported, 3D-printed ovate pontic provisional restoration providing active soft tissue support (test) versus a removable Essix-type provisional restoration without intentional soft tissue contact combined with a porcine collagen matrix seal (control). Both groups receive alveolar ridge preservation using a deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen. The primary endpoint is interproximal soft tissue height at 5 months, adjusted for baseline, assessed by digital superimposition of intraoral surface scans. Up to 40 participants will be enrolled at the University of Bern School of Dental Medicine.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Intervento / Trattamento

Descrizione dettagliata

Following tooth extraction, dimensional changes of the alveolar ridge and loss of interproximal soft tissue height may compromise esthetic and prosthetic outcomes. Alveolar ridge preservation attenuates hard tissue resorption but provides limited active support for the overlying soft tissues during healing. An ovate pontic provisional restoration may provide active soft tissue support and thereby help preserve interproximal soft tissue height. To date, no randomized controlled trial has compared a fixed ovate pontic provisional restoration with a removable non-contact Essix provisional restoration in the context of alveolar ridge preservation.

This is a single-center, open-label, confirmatory, randomized controlled trial with two parallel groups and 1:1 allocation. An adaptive design with an internal pilot phase (n=20) and blinded sample size re-estimation based on the residual variance of the primary endpoint is applied, up to a predefined maximum of 40 participants.

All participants undergo minimally traumatic, flapless single non-molar tooth extraction and alveolar ridge preservation with Bio-Oss Collagen. Test group: socket sealing by a fixed, 3D-printed ovate pontic provisional restoration providing active soft tissue support. Control group: socket sealing with Mucograft Seal plus a removable Essix-type provisional restoration positioned without intentional soft tissue contact.

Follow-up visits are performed at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 5 months. At baseline (T0) and at 5 months, intraoral surface scans, clinical photographs, cone-beam computed tomography, and patient-reported outcomes are collected. The between-group treatment effect on the primary endpoint is estimated using ANCOVA with the 5-month value as dependent variable, treatment group as fixed factor, and the baseline value as covariate; jaw is included as an additional between-subject factor.

Tipo di studio

Interventistico

Iscrizione (Stimato)

40

Fase

  • Non applicabile

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Backup dei contatti dello studio

Luoghi di studio

  • Svizzera
    • Canton of Bern
      • Bern, Canton of Bern, Svizzera, 3010
        • University of Bern, Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology
        • Contatto:

Criteri di partecipazione

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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto
  • Adulto più anziano

Accetta volontari sani

No

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18 years or older
  • ASA physical status I or II
  • Requiring a single non-molar tooth extraction (incisor, canine, or premolar) in the maxilla or mandible, with planned tooth replacement
  • Extraction site bounded by natural, periodontally stable adjacent teeth
  • Intact alveolar socket upon extraction, or no more than one bony wall (facial, palatal, or lingual) presenting a dehiscence extending less than 50% of the total bony wall height
  • Willingness and ability to comply with the follow-up protocol
  • Ability to give informed consent, as documented by signature

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current smokers, or former smokers who quit less than 6 months before extraction
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c > 7.0%)
  • Clinical attachment loss ≥ 2 mm at the extraction site
  • Active or recent chemotherapy, or history of head and neck radiotherapy
  • Current or previous bisphosphonate therapy within the past 10 years
  • Immunosuppressive medication
  • Active oral or systemic acute infection
  • Severe hematologic disorder, hepatic or renal failure, or any clinically relevant bleeding disorder or anticoagulant medication that cannot be safely managed for the planned surgical procedure
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Known allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the study materials, including bovine-derived bone substitute, porcine-derived collagen matrix, or collagen-containing biomaterials
  • Any other disease or medication that may compromise normal wound healing
  • Inability to follow the study procedures (e.g., insufficient language comprehension, cognitive impairment, psychological disorder, or dementia)
  • Known or suspected non-compliance
  • Participation in another clinical trial that may interfere with the present study

Piano di studio

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

  • Scopo principale: Trattamento
  • Assegnazione: Randomizzato
  • Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
  • Mascheramento: Separare

Armi e interventi

Gruppo di partecipanti / Arm
Intervento / Trattamento
Sperimentale: Fixed ovate pontic provisional
Following minimally traumatic, flapless tooth extraction, the alveolar socket is grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen. Socket sealing is achieved by a fixed, 3D-printed provisional restoration incorporating an ovate pontic design that extends approximately 2 mm apical to the mucosal margin, providing active soft tissue support to maintain interproximal papilla height and facial soft tissue contour during healing. The provisional is retained by adhesive bonding or temporary cementation on the adjacent teeth. No additional collagen matrix or sutures are placed.
Dispositivo: Bio-Oss Collagen
Deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen (Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland). Used for alveolar ridge preservation by socket grafting after tooth extraction. CE-marked and used within the approved indication.
Altri nomi:
  • Fixed ovate pontic provisional
  • Removable Essix provisional with collagen matrix seal
Procedura: Fixed 3D-printed ovate pontic provisional restoration
Patient-specific 3D-printed provisional restoration (PMMA or comparable clinically approved dental provisional material) incorporating an ovate pontic design. Retained by adhesive bonding or temporary cementation on the adjacent teeth. The convex, highly polished pontic extends approximately 2 mm apical to the mucosal margin and above the level of the bone graft, providing active soft tissue support.
Comparatore attivo: Removable Essix provisional with collagen matrix seal
Following minimally traumatic, flapless tooth extraction, the alveolar socket is grafted with Bio-Oss Collagen. The socket is sealed with a porcine-derived collagen matrix (Mucograft Seal) secured with four to six single interrupted sutures, without primary closure. A removable Essix-type provisional restoration with an integrated artificial tooth is delivered; the pontic is positioned above the mucosal level without intentional soft tissue contact.
Dispositivo: Bio-Oss Collagen
Deproteinized bovine bone mineral with 10% collagen (Geistlich Pharma AG, Wolhusen, Switzerland). Used for alveolar ridge preservation by socket grafting after tooth extraction. CE-marked and used within the approved indication.
Altri nomi:
  • Fixed ovate pontic provisional
  • Removable Essix provisional with collagen matrix seal
Dispositivo: Mucograft Seal
Patient-specific 3D-printed provisional restoration (PMMA or comparable clinically approved dental provisional material) incorporating an ovate pontic design. Retained by adhesive bonding or temporary cementation on the adjacent teeth. The convex, highly polished pontic extends approximately 2 mm apical to the mucosal margin and above the level of the bone graft, providing active soft tissue support.
Procedura: Removable Essix provisional restoration
Patient-specific removable thermoplastic Essix-type appliance with an integrated artificial tooth. The pontic is positioned above the mucosal level without intentional soft tissue contact. Delivered at the surgical visit after socket sealing with the collagen matrix.

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Interproximal soft tissue height at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months after tooth extraction
Interproximal soft tissue height at 5 months, calculated per participant as the mean of the mesial and distal measurements and expressed in millimeters. Measurements are obtained by digital superimposition of baseline and 5-month intraoral surface scans (Geomagic Control X, 3D Systems) by an independent, calibrated examiner. The between-group treatment effect is estimated using ANCOVA with the 5-month value as the dependent variable, treatment group as a fixed factor, baseline value as a covariate, and jaw as an additional between-subject factor.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months after tooth extraction

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Midfacial mucosal level at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Vertical position of the midfacial mucosal margin at 5 months (mm), assessed on superimposed intraoral surface scans. The between-group difference is estimated using ANCOVA with the 5-month value as dependent variable and the baseline value as covariate.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Horizontal ridge contour at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Horizontal ridge contour at 5 months (mm) at 1, 3, and 5 mm apical to the baseline mucosal reference, assessed on superimposed intraoral surface scans. Baseline-adjusted analysis at each level.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Mucosal thickness at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Mucosal thickness at 5 months (mm) at 1, 3, and 5 mm apical to the baseline mucosal reference. Baseline-adjusted analysis at each level
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Volumetric soft tissue at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Volumetric soft tissue measurement at 5 months (mm3) within the defined region of interest, assessed on superimposed intraoral surface scans. Baseline-adjusted analysis.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Alveolar hard tissue volume at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Volumetric measurement of alveolar hard tissue at 5 months (mm3), assessed on superimposed CBCT data. Baseline-adjusted analysis.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Alveolar hard tissue contour at 5 months
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Linear measurement of alveolar hard tissue contour at 5 months (mm), assessed on superimposed CBCT data. Baseline-adjusted analysis.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Postoperative discomfort (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: 2 weeks and 4 weeks after tooth extraction
Postoperative discomfort assessed on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 mm (no discomfort) to 100 mm (worst imaginable discomfort).
2 weeks and 4 weeks after tooth extraction
Patient satisfaction with function (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: 5 months
Patient-rated satisfaction with the function of the provisional restoration, assessed on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 mm (completely unsatisfied) to 100 mm (completely satisfied).
5 months
Patient satisfaction with esthetics (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: 5 months
Patient-rated satisfaction with the esthetics of the provisional restoration, assessed on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 mm (completely unsatisfied) to 100 mm (completely satisfied).
5 months
Patient satisfaction with comfort (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: 5 months
Patient-rated satisfaction with the comfort of the provisional restoration, assessed on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 mm (completely unsatisfied) to 100 mm (completely satisfied).
5 months
Overall treatment satisfaction (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: 5 months
Patient-rated overall satisfaction with the treatment received, assessed on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 mm (completely unsatisfied) to 100 mm (completely satisfied).
5 months
Willingness to undergo the same procedure again (VAS)
Lasso di tempo: 5 months
Patient-rated willingness to undergo the same procedure again, assessed on a 100-mm visual analogue scale, ranging from 0 mm (definitely not) to 100 mm (definitely yes).
5 months
Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-G14)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
German version of the Oral Health Impact Profile, 14-item version. Summary score range 0 to 56; higher scores indicate worse oral health-related quality of life.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI)
Lasso di tempo: Baseline (T0) and 5 months
German version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index. Summary score range 12 to 60; higher scores indicate better oral health-related quality of life.
Baseline (T0) and 5 months
Adverse events and provisional-related complications
Lasso di tempo: Up to 5 months
Occurrence and rate of adverse events, including postoperative infection, impaired wound healing, soft tissue dehiscence, loss or displacement of the bone substitute or collagen matrix, allergic or hypersensitivity reactions, pressure-induced mucosal lesions, debonding of the fixed provisional restoration, or irritation related to the Essix provisional.
Up to 5 months

Collaboratori e investigatori

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Sponsor

University of Bern

Investigatori

  • Investigatore principale: Nicole Schenk, Dr. med. dent., University of Bern, Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology
  • Cattedra di studio: Martin Schimmel, Prof. Dr. med. dent., University of Bern, Department of Reconstructive Dentistry and Gerodontology
  • Direttore dello studio: Emilio Couso-Queiruga, PD Dr. med. dent., University of Bern, Department of Oral Surgery and Stomatology

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 ottobre 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

1 febbraio 2029

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

1 febbraio 2029

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

31 luglio 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

31 luglio 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

6 agosto 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

6 agosto 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

31 luglio 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 luglio 2026

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Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • Pontic-Essix
  • 2026-01626 (Altro identificatore: Swiss Ethics Committee (BASEC))

Piano per i dati dei singoli partecipanti (IPD)

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NO

Descrizione del piano IPD

Individual participant data will not be publicly shared. The informed consent and data protection framework of this trial do not provide for unrestricted public sharing of coded participant-level data. Aggregated study results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and posted in the Swiss National Clinical Trials Portal (SNCTP) and on ClinicalTrials.gov in accordance with ClinO Art. 65a.

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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