Evaluation of Dental Implants After Using Several Bone Splitting Techniques (NCT05720143) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Dental Implants After Using Several Bone Splitting Techniques
Syria39 participantsStarted 2023-01-25
Plain-language summary
In both complete and partial tooth loss, the use of dental implants as artificial replacements for missing teeth is a well-established and effective treatment modality, leading to high patient satisfaction and improved quality of life (1).
Horizontal deficiencies of the alveolar ridge can hinder implant-supported rehabilitation due to insufficient bone volume to support implant dimensions, negatively affecting the final prosthetic outcome from both functional and esthetic perspectives (2).
The split-crest technique reduces treatment time, the number of required surgical procedures, and the risk of complications, making it more acceptable to patients. Additionally, it allows for dental implant placement during the same surgical procedure and eliminates the need for a donor site for graft harvesting (3).
In this study, patients with posterior tooth loss in a narrow mandibular ridge underwent dental implant rehabilitation following alveolar ridge splitting and expansion performed using osseodensification, piezosurgery, or a magnetic mallet.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients able to attend follow-up appointments.
. Alveolar ridges with sufficient height for the placement of a standard dental implant.
. Presence of spongy bone with at least 1 mm of width between the cortical plates.
. Absence of systemic or local conditions that could affect bone metabolism.
Exclusion criteria
. Severe concavity on the vestibular or palatal side of the alveolar ridge.
. Uncontrolled periodontal disease.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
The marginal bone loss
Timeframe: Assessments will be conducted 4 months after surgery and 6 months after functional loading.
2
The bone width gain radiographically
Timeframe: At baseline, after surgery, 4 months after surgery, and 6 months after functional loading.