Patient morbidity after socket preservation using a connective tissue graft versus a bilayer collagen matrix: Preliminary results of a comparative Randomized Control Trial.

INTRODUCTION AND AIM: The present randomized controlled trial compared socket preservation procedures using bovine hydroxyapatite (Bio-Oss®, Geistlich, Switzerland) covered with a connective tissue graft (CT) versus a bilayer collagen membrane (CM) (Mucograft®, Geistlich, Switzerland), placed from buccal to palatal in split-thickness pouches in order to seal the extraction site and to potentially thicken the buccal mucosa. The aim of this present abstract was to evaluate post-operative complications and patient-centered outcomes of the two independent surgical protocols.
METHODS: This randomized controlled trial included 26 patients (16 female, 10 male) aged from 20 to 69 years (mean: 42.6, SD: 12). 26 teeth were extracted atraumatically and the 2 distinct surgical protocols were applied randomly. Patients filled out a VAS form 1 week after the surgery to evaluate their level of discomfort and post-operative pain. Drug intakes as well as complications were also recorded.
RESULTS: No statistical significant differences were found between the 2 groups in terms of post-operative complications (bleeding) and post-operative pain. The consumption of painkillers after the surgery decreased over time but was similar in the two groups.
CONCLUSION: According to the preliminary results of the present RCT, none of both protocols seemed to induce significant post-operative pain and discomfort. There was no difference between the two procedures regarding post-operative complications and patient centered outcomes.