Cross‐Linked Volume‐Stable Collagen Matrix Versus Connective Tissue Graft for Soft Tissue Augmentation at Implant Site. A Non‐Inferiority, Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
Both techniques improved MT, and CTG yielded better outcomes. VCMX was associated with shorter chair time and less postoperative discomfort, but both procedures achieved excellent final patient satisfaction.
Authors
- Cosimo Rupe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9928-4100)
- Nicola Sforza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7428-6062)
- Francesco Cairo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3781-1715)
- Raffaele Cavalcanti
- Antonio Rupe
- Maria Di Martino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3749-7016)
- Luca Landi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8548-4395)
- Walter Castelluzzo
- Luigi Barbato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0524-7980)
Institutions
- University of Verona (IT)
- University of Sannio (IT)
- Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (IT)
- University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Oral Implants Research
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/clr.70050
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Geistlich Pharma