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Temporary Anchorage Devices for Ridge Preservation
NCT03205800 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Alveolar bone is a bony portion surrounding the root of a tooth. The alveolar bone disappears gradually when the tooth is extracted. This bone loss often becomes a problem if a patient wants to close the missing tooth space with orthodontic treatments (braces), or to get a dental implant (a metal post replacing a tooth). Therefore, we would like to place small screws at the extraction sites to preserve the alveolar bone when the teeth need to be extracted and a patient cannot start treatments some time. Mini-screws (small metal screws) are routinely used for regular orthodontic treatment. We will recruit patients who require extractions of two upper small molars (maxillary premolars) on both right and left sides. We will place one mini-screw on one side while the other side will be untouched after teeth extractions. Both sides will be followed at 8 months for examinations.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Mini-screw
Study Locations (1)
Maryland
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry — Baltimore
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 6 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-01-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-11-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03205800
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03205800 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 6 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Maryland, Baltimore, which has 559 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Ridge Preservation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Mini-screw is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03205800 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Maryland. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03205800 about?
NCT03205800 is a clinical study titled "Temporary Anchorage Devices for Ridge Preservation". Alveolar bone is a bony portion surrounding the root of a tooth. The alveolar bone disappears gradually when the tooth is extracted. This bone loss often becomes a problem if a patient wants to close the missing tooth space with orthodontic treatments (braces), or to get a dental implant (a metal po...
What is the current status of trial NCT03205800?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 6 participants. The study started on 2018-01-12. Estimated completion is 2020-11-09.
What conditions does trial NCT03205800 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Ridge Preservation. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03205800?
The interventions under investigation include: Mini-screw (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03205800?
This trial is sponsored by University of Maryland, Baltimore, which has 559 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03205800 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Maryland. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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