Comparing two techniques for bone augmentation in the front of the mouth
Comparative Study Between Autogenous Bone Block and Tent Pole Technique for Augmentation of Atrophic Anterior Maxilla A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is testing whether a new bone-building technique for the front of the mouth works better than the traditional method for patients with bone loss.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06125938 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of two bone augmentation techniques in patients with atrophied anterior maxilla: the screw tent pole technique and the autogenous bone block technique. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and monitored monthly for soft tissue healing, with assessments of bone gain and quality conducted after six months. The study seeks to determine whether the screw tent pole technique results in better bone gain compared to the traditional bone block method.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are systemically healthy adults over 18 with atrophied anterior maxilla and specific bone measurements.
Not a fit: Patients with poor oral hygiene, smokers, or those with bone metabolic diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective method for bone augmentation, improving outcomes for patients needing dental implants in the anterior maxilla.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising outcomes for the screw tent pole technique, suggesting potential success in this comparative approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * systemically healthy patients (American Society of Anesthesiologists -ASA I and II); older than 18 years * Patients with atrophic anterior maxilla ,with initial ridge wi¬dth of ≤ 5 mm and moderate bone height as diagnosed at the time of digital implant planning * No intraoral soft and hard tissue pathology. * Cone Beam Computer Tomography scan before and after bone augmentation. * Apprehensive to be in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Bad oral hygiene. * smokers (\>10 cigarettes/day); * Existence of a bone metabolic disease; currently taking drugs that might influence bone metabolism * Radiotherapy or chemotherapy for malignancy.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Youmna M Abdelhady — Cairo University
- Study coordinator: Youmna M Abdelhady
- Email: youmna.abdelhady@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01066302239
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.