Ridge splitting to widen the alveolar ridge with implant placement
Official title: Outcomes Of Ridge Splitting Versus Sausage Technique With Simultaneous Implant Placement For Augmenting Mandibular Horizontal Bone Defects.
Run by Beni-Suef University · NCT07664605 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether splitting a narrow alveolar ridge can widen bone and stabilize a placed dental implant in people with bone loss around the jaw.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beni-Suef University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07664605 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults with 2–3.5 mm deficient horizontal bone between the ridge and planned implant site, with an existing functional implant for at least 3 months and good oral hygiene.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe bone loss, very short bone height (<10 mm), or compromised medical conditions may not benefit from this approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study explores ridge splitting as a method to augment horizontally deficient alveolar bone while placing implants. It discusses how ridge split compares to other augmentation options and emphasizes minimally invasive approaches to reduce complications. Eligible participants have specific bone width deficits, prior implants in place, and good oral health, with exclusions for significant medical issues or severe bone loss. The study is led by Beni-Suef University in Cairo and evaluates implant stability after the procedure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may gain wider, more stable alveolar bone to support implants with potentially shorter treatment times.
How similar studies have gone: Previous ridge-splitting approaches and minimally invasive methods have shown mixed success, with some trials reporting improvements in implant stability and others noting technique-related risks.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with deficient bone volume between (2 : 3.5 ) mm 2. Patients must have installed functional implant for no less than 3 months- enough time to allow for bone augmentation changes. 3. Patients with no defect in the gingival tissues. 4. Patients with un-remarkable medical compromising conditions 5. Patients with good oral hygiene at time of the examination Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with compromising medical condition. 2. Patients with severe bone resorption. 3. Patients with D1 or D2 bone. 4. Bone height \<10mm
Where it's running
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Beni-Suef University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ahmed alghandour, phd
- Email: ahmed.nagi@dent.bsu.eg
- Phone: 01224567435
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.