Titanium Mesh vs Customized PEEK Mesh for Horizontal Maxillary Ridge Augmentation: A Randomized C… (NCT07002931) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Titanium Mesh vs Customized PEEK Mesh for Horizontal Maxillary Ridge Augmentation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Egypt14 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
Background: Reconstruction of the deficient maxillary ridge in three dimensions is crucial for the successful placement of implants. Prebent titanium meshes are an established modality for GBR, while patient-specific PEEK meshes have recently emerged with some possible advantages over the former. This study compared the effectiveness of these two modalities for bone augmentation.
Materials and Methods: 14 patients with 28 augmented sites in the maxillary ridges of primarily horizontal bone deficiencies, often associated with minor vertical components, were randomly assigned to two groups. The control group (n=7) was augmented with a prebent titanium mesh, while the study group (n=7) was augmented with a customized milled PEEK mesh. Both were grafted with a mixture of autogenous bone and xenograft. The primary outcome was horizontal bone gain. Secondary outcomes included vertical bone gain, gained bone volume, and graft resorption. These parameters were assessed by CBCT preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at 6 months before implant placement.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 70 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Adult patient of both sexes presenting with a partially edentulous maxillary ridge with a horizontal bone defect.
✓. The horizontal ridge dimension measured 2mm below the alveolar crest should range from 2-5 mm.
✓. No local pathosis that may interfere with bone healing.
✓. Good oral hygiene.
✓. Age between 20 and 65 years old.
Exclusion criteria
✕. Patient taking any medication that may interfere with normal bone physiology or impair bone healing.
✕. All patients suffering from any systemic disease that may affect bone healing.
✕. Heavy smokers (more than 10 cigarettes per day)
✕. Patients with parafunctional habits such as bruxism and clenching
✕. Poor interest and cooperation from the patient.