The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two surgical techniques-Magneto-Dynamic Ridge Splitting and Versah Osseodensification-for expanding narrow alveolar ridges in adults requiring dental implant placement. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Which technique better preserves alveolar bone width after surgery?
Which method results in higher primary implant stability?
Researchers will compare ridge splitting using the Magnetic Mallet to ridge expansion using Versah drills to see if one technique leads to better clinical outcomes, such as improved bone preservation, greater implant stability, and favorable soft tissue response.
Participants will:
Undergo ridge expansion surgery using either the Magnetic Mallet or Versah drills, followed by immediate dental implant placement.
Receive CBCT scans before and 4 months after surgery to measure bone changes.
Undergo implant stability testing using the ISQ (Implant Stability Quotient) method.
Have intraoral scans to evaluate changes in soft tissue volume and thickness.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 to 70 years.
* Partially edentulous patients requiring ridge expansion prior to dental implant placement.
* Alveolar ridge width between 4 mm and 6 mm as measured on CBCT.
* Sufficient vertical bone height for implant placement without the need for vertical augmentation.
* Adequate oral hygiene and commitment to postoperative care and follow-up visits.
* Signed informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of systemic conditions contraindicating oral surgery (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, immune-compromised status).
* History of bisphosphonate therapy or radiation therapy to the head and neck region.
* Active periodontal disease or untreated oral infections.
* Heavy smokers (more than 10 cigarettes per day).
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
* History of substance abuse or psychiatric disorders that could impair compliance with study protocol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
Change in Alveolar Ridge Width (Buccolingual Dimension)
Timeframe: 4 Months
2
Change in Alveolar Ridge Width (Buccolingual Dimension)
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-operative) and 4 months post-surgery