Comparing two techniques for dental implant placement in patients with bone loss

Quantitative Assessment of Bone Comparing the Minimally Invasive Ridge Splitting Versus the Conventional Open Flap Technique

This study is testing whether a less invasive method for placing dental implants works better than the traditional approach for patients with bone loss.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 16 (estimated)
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Academic / other)
• Drugs / interventions: chemotherapy
• Locations: 2 sites (Cairo and 1 other locations)
• Trial ID: NCT06329362 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of minimally invasive ridge splitting versus the conventional open flap technique for dental implant placement in patients with alveolar bone loss. Participants will undergo a thorough clinical examination and preoperative imaging to assess bone density and ridge mapping. The surgical procedures will be performed under local anesthesia, with one group receiving the minimally invasive technique and the other the open flap method. The primary outcomes measured will be implant stability and crestal bone loss over time.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with atrophic posterior mandibular ridges suitable for implant placement, specifically those with a ridge width of 3-4 mm and adequate height.

Not a fit: Patients with systemic diseases affecting healing, those on certain medications, or with previous head and neck radiotherapy may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved dental implant outcomes and reduced recovery times for patients with bone loss.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with minimally invasive techniques in dental implantology, suggesting potential for success in this approach.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria:

1. Patients with atrophic posterior mandibular ridge with edentulous area 30-40 mm, minimum width 3-4 mm, and adequate height indicated for implant placement \>9 mm.
2. Patient with Bone density D2 and D3.
3. Good general systemic condition.
4. Committed patient to attend follow up appointment.

Exclusion criteria:

1. Patients with systemic diseases that may affect the healing process of hard or soft tissues (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus).
2. Patient on medication that could hinder the normal healing process (e.g., steroids, immunosuppressant)
3. Patients with intra-bony lesions or infections.
4. Patient with bad habits (e.g. alcohol or Substance abuse).
5. Patient who received head and neck radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the last 10 years.

Where this trial is running

Cairo and 1 other locations

• Faculty of Dentistry Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
• Future Dental Academy GmbH — Flonheim, Rheinland - Pfalz, Germany (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bassem Hussein, MDs

Conditions Alveolar Bone Loss