Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 to 75

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorBeni-Suef University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2026
Main results expectedNovember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedJune 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT07664605 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

  • Beni-Suef University
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.