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UltrasoundNCT03657589

Sonographic Imaging of Oral and Dental Anatomical Structures (A Pilot Study)

An observational study of Ultrasound and Oral Mucosa, run by University of Michigan at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The overall purpose of this study is to establish an ultrasound technique to aid in oral and dental examination of soft and hard tissues. Ultrasound is currently not used in Dentistry and associated oral examinations and its usefulness for clinical practice will be explored. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 99 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Ultrasound, Oral Mucosa, Gingival Recession
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
22 Feb 2017to 16 Jan 2018
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 99 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Subjects 18 years of age and older who will be scheduled to have an implant surgery from premolar to premolar with bilateral adjacent teeth present will be recruited.

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects 18 years of age and older who will be scheduled to have an implant surgery from premolar to premolar with bilateral adjacent teeth present will be recruited.

Who cannot join

  • Patients under 18 years of age.
  • Unwilling or unable to read and sign this informed consent document.
  • Do not have a tooth on each side of the implant that will be placed.
  • Women who are pregnant or unsure of their pregnancy status.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Michigan School of Dentistry

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109

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About this study

The overall purpose of this study is to establish an ultrasound technique to aid in oral and dental examination of soft and hard tissues. Ultrasound is currently not used in Dentistry and associated oral examinations and its usefulness for clinical practice will be explored. This study will investigate the use of ultrasonic imaging for planning and placing dental implants, as well as evaluate the use of ultrasonic imaging for monitoring marginal bone loss around dental implants.

Read the detailed description

This study will involve two different groups of subjects: Patients scheduled for a dental implant procedure, and patients scheduled for a revision surgery after developing infection after implant surgery.

Twenty subjects examining only specific aim one is funded and will be studied. If future funding is granted and additional 30 subjects for aim one and 40 for aim two will be studied Subjects in both groups will receive an ultrasound examination of the oral cavity prior to their clinically-scheduled dental surgery. Subjects in group 1 also may receive a CBCT scan if not previously clinically-ordered.

Medical subject headings
Gingival Recession, Alveolar Bone Loss

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT03657589
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
patients with 1 missing toothPatients with 1 missing anterior or premolar tooth and planned for implant surgery were recruited. Gingiva and alveolar bone were ultrasound scanned and compared to CT scans and direct measures during implant surgery.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. ultrasound soft tissue thickness

    soft tissue thickness at the missing tooth gap and adjacent teeth were measured with ultrasound

    Measured: At least 6 months after implant crown placement (1 time point)

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. ultrasound alveolar bone height

    alveolar bone height at the missing tooth gap and adjacent teeth was measured

    Measured: At least 6 months after implant crown placement (1 time point)

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted5 Sep 2018
  2. Study start22 Feb 2017
  3. Primary completion16 Jan 2018
  4. Study completion16 Jan 2018

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03657589
Sponsor's protocol ID
HUM00099062
Status last verified
Aug 2018
First submitted
30 Aug 2018
Last updated
5 Sep 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Bhaskar V, Chan HL, MacEachern M, Kripfgans OD. Updates on ultrasound research in implant dentistry: a systematic review of potential clinical indications. Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 2018 Jul;47(6):20180076. doi: 10.1259/dmfr.20180076. Epub 2018 Jun 6.

    PubMed 29791198
  • Chan HL, Sinjab K, Li J, Chen Z, Wang HL, Kripfgans OD. Ultrasonography for noninvasive and real-time evaluation of peri-implant tissue dimensions. J Clin Periodontol. 2018 Aug;45(8):986-995. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.12918. Epub 2018 Jun 25.

    PubMed 29757464
  • Chan HL, Sinjab K, Chung MP, Chiang YC, Wang HL, Giannobile WV, Kripfgans OD. Non-invasive evaluation of facial crestal bone with ultrasonography. PLoS One. 2017 Feb 8;12(2):e0171237. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0171237. eCollection 2017.

    PubMed 28178323
  • Chung MP, Wang IC, Chan HL, Wang HL. Evaluation of Buccal Bone Concavity in the Esthetic Zone: A Cadaver Study. Implant Dent. 2017 Oct;26(5):751-755. doi: 10.1097/ID.0000000000000661.

    PubMed 28914631
  • Fu JH, Yeh CY, Chan HL, Tatarakis N, Leong DJ, Wang HL. Tissue biotype and its relation to the underlying bone morphology. J Periodontol. 2010 Apr;81(4):569-74. doi: 10.1902/jop.2009.090591.

    PubMed 20367099

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Ultrasound and Oral Mucosa, run by University of Michigan at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Sep 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

ultrasound soft tissue thickness (time frame: At least 6 months after implant crown placement (1 time point)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03657589, which also lists 5 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Sep 2018.

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