Open Membrane Technique as an Innovative Minimally Invasive Technique for Hard and Soft Tissue Augmentation: a Retrospective Case Series
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- Enrollment
- 16
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Hard tissue gain
Study Overview
Brief 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
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Na
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Other
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 17 Years to 70 Years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
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
Arms & Interventions
Patients requiring horizontal bone augmentation in the posterior mandible
Intervention: Bone Augmentation (Procedure)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Hard tissue gain
Time Frame: 5 months
Bone thickness measured clinically and on CBCT (during bone grafting and at re-entry)
Secondary Outcomes
- Soft Tissue Gain(5 months)
Investigators
Abdel Rahman Kassir
Clinical Instructor
Saint-Joseph University