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Compares treatment options for Alveolar Bone Loss
Official title Khoury's Bone Shell Technique Versus Titanium-Reinforced Polytetrafluoroethylene for Augmentation of Horizontal Deficiency in Posterior Mandible (Histomorphometry Analysis)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07669792
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of the study is the comparison of bone gained histologically from the Bone Shell Khoury's Technique in comparison with the usage of non-resorbable membrane polytetrafluoroethylene and discussing its eligibility for implant placement in restoring the atrophic posterior mandible.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Have two or more missing teeth in the posterior mandibular segment.
- The patients age of 18 and above.
- The alveolar ridge in the edentulous site of the selected patients will have a buccolingual width of less than 4mm.
- Sufficient vertical bone height.
- Free of any local or systemic condition that may contraindicate ridge expansion procedure.
You likely can't join if
- Patients taking any medication that may interfere with bone healing or bone biology.
- Patients with any systemic disease that may affect bone healing.
- Any patients with any previous bone grafting procedure at the site of interest.
- Smokers.
- Patient's that have been diagnosed with periodontal disease, as sufficient ridge height would be improbable.
- Patients with significant vitamin D deficiency.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Cairo, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Cairo, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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