Carrot Technique Versus Guided Bone Regeneration for Horizontal Ridge Deficiency in the Maxillary… (NCT07670559) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Carrot Technique Versus Guided Bone Regeneration for Horizontal Ridge Deficiency in the Maxillary Esthetic Zone
Egypt20 participantsStarted 2025-08-02
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of the Carrot Technique and Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) for the management of horizontal alveolar ridge deficiency in patients requiring implant placement in the maxillary esthetic zone. Twenty patients will be randomly allocated into two equal groups. Clinical outcomes including implant stability and soft tissue healing, as well as radiographic outcomes including alveolar ridge width, bone density, and marginal bone loss, will be evaluated using clinical examinations and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) during a 12-month follow-up period..
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 to 45 years. Missing a single tooth in the maxillary esthetic zone requiring implant placement.
Good oral hygiene and patient compliance. Medically free from systemic diseases that contraindicate implant surgery. Slight to moderate horizontal alveolar ridge deficiency with a minimum ridge width of 5 mm.
Adequate vertical bone height for implant placement. Medium to hard bone quality (D2-D3 according to Misch classification). Absence of bruxism or other parafunctional habits.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of local pathological lesions (e.g., cysts or tumors) at the planned surgical site.
Poor bone quality (D4 bone). Pregnancy. Heavy smoking. Any medical condition contraindicating implant surgery.
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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