Extended Platelet Rich Fibrin in Mandibular Alveolar Ridge Splitting
Egypt32 participantsStarted 2024-10-10
Plain-language summary
Thirty two healthy implants will be selected from the outpatient clinic of the oral and maxillofacial department of Mansoura university to be included in this study for replacement of lost posterior teeth with limited bone width.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient age 18 years old and older.
* Patient's cooperation, motivation and good oral hygiene.
* Atrophic posterior mandible of horizontal alveolar dimension range between 3 - 6 mm at the crest, with minimum 10 mm vertical height from the alveolar crest to the superior border of the inferior alveolar canal.
* Absence of undercuts in buccal aspect of the ridge.
* Favorable occlusion and no parafunctional habits.
* Patients able to comply with the required recall visits.
* No gender preface in selection of the patients.
* Acceptable inter-arch space for the future prosthesis.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any pathological condition at the site of surgery.
* Patients with systemic diseases that contra-indicate the surgical procedure such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, bleeding disorders, serious osseous disorders, and mental disorders.
* Patient taking drugs that could affect bone healing process as immunosuppressive drugs and bisphosphonates.
* Heavy smoking and alcoholism.
* Parafunctional habits such as bruxism and clenching.
* Signs of acute infection or pus discharge.
* Untreated periodontal disease or bad oral hygiene.
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.