Using chin bone to improve dental implants in the front of the mouth
Computer Guided Simultaneous Implant Placement With Tri-cortical Ridge Augmentation Using Chin Cortical Bone Struts in Anterior Atrophic Maxilla: A Case Series
This study is testing a new way to use bone from the chin to help improve dental implants in the front of the mouth for patients with a weak jawbone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05731063 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to treat patients with deficient anterior maxilla by using computer-guided techniques for simultaneous implant placement and ridge augmentation. Ten patients will undergo preoperative evaluations using CBCT to assess their alveolar ridge dimensions. The procedure involves harvesting chin cortical bone struts and using them to augment the ridge while placing dental implants in a single surgical session. The study focuses on achieving primary stability for the implants and enhancing the overall success of dental restoration in the anterior maxilla.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients with missing maxillary anterior teeth and deficient ridges who have adequate soft tissue.
Not a fit: Patients with major medical conditions, uncontrolled diabetes, or those on medications affecting bone metabolism may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve dental implant outcomes for patients with atrophic maxillary ridges.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific method of using chin cortical bone struts for ridge augmentation is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with single or Multiple missing Maxillary Anterior Teeth with vertically and horizontally defective ridges having adequate soft tissue ample. * Patients who gave their consent for this trial. * Males and females will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients on bisphosphonates or drugs altering bone metabolism, within 2 months before initiating the study. * Subjected to irradiation in the head and neck area less than 1 year before implantation. * Patients allergic to drugs used in the study. * Patients having a history of a major medical condition (ASA 3,4) * Untreated periodontitis. * Poor oral hygiene and motivation. * Uncontrolled diabetes. * Pregnant or nursing. * Substance abuse. * Psychiatric problems or unrealistic expectations. * Severe bruxism or clenching. * Immunosuppressed or immunocompromised patients. * Treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates. * Active infection or severe inflammation in the area intended for implant placement. * Unable to open mouth sufficiently to accommodate the surgical tooling. * Patients participating in other studies, if the present protocol could not be properly followed. * Referred only for implant placement or unable to attend a 5-year follow-up.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed MA Abdelrahman, BDS
- Email: ahmed_abdelrahman@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 01020753355
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.