Artificial Intelligence/Computer Guided Ridge Splitting for Treating Horizontal Ridge Defects
Egypt22 participantsStarted 2023-12-15
Plain-language summary
Aim of the current randomized clinical trial is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of computer-guided ridge splitting approach assisted by artificial intelligence versus conventional approach combined with simultaneous implant Placement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The target population with inadequate bone volume for implant placement due to width insufficiency of maxillary anterior alveolar ridges.
* Age ranges from 18-40 years of both sexes.
* No gender restrictions were considered for initial screening.
* Absence of any complicating systemic condition that may contraindicate surgical procedures and implant placement.
* Adequate oral hygiene.
* Eligible participants should present good general health and agree to random assignment to any of the two parallel study groups.
* Participants had minimum 3 months as post extraction healing period and horizontal maxillary anterior ridge defects with at least bone width of 3 mm and bone height of 13 mm.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Vertical ridge defect.
* Undercut on the labial/buccal side.
* Thick cortical bone without cancellous bone inside.
* Uncontrolled systematic disorders as, diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled periodontal disease, history of head and neck radiotherapy, smokers, pregnancy, noncompliant patients, allergy to the used medications, uncooperative individuals or those unable to attend the study follow-up appointments.
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.