CompletedNot Applicable

Open Membrane Technique as an Innovative Minimally Invasive Technique for Bone Augmentation

Lebanon16 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

Sixteen patients with horizontal deficiencies in the posterior mandible were treated with "the Open Membrane Technique" (OMT). Dense PTFE membranes covering an allograft biomaterial were used without any attempt to passivate the flap. Flap closure with an open wound (membrane exposure) was monitored weekly for up to 6w at the time of membrane removal. At implant placement, soft and hard tissue gains were assessed clinically and radiographically. Bone cores were harvested for histological analysis from the implant preparation sites

Who can participate

Age range

17 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy adults Free of any systemic disease affecting bone metabolism Highly compliant Good oral hygiene Willing to sign informed consents prior to their inclusion Exclusion Criteria: Untreated periodontal disease Heavy smokers Excessive alcohol consumption Uncontrolled systemic conditions

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Hard tissue gain

Timeframe: 5 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07386301

SponsorSaint-Joseph University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-01

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