Osseodensification and Ridge Expansion for Implant Placement

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Alveolar Bone Loss

• Registration Number: NCT07160309
• Lead Sponsor: Al-Azhar University

Brief Summary

Ridge expansion techniques allow implant placement in narrow alveolar ridges by increasing bone volume using the native bone. This technique has shown to be a safe and effective procedure.

Detailed Description

This clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ridge expansion techniques in patients with narrow alveolar ridges characterized by low bone density. The procedure relies on using the patient's native bone to increase ridge volume, allowing for successful placement of dental implants without the need for extensive grafting. The study will compare different expansion methods in terms of bone gain, implant stability, and complication rates. By assessing clinical and radiographic outcomes, the trial seeks to determine the predictability and safety of ridge expansion as a minimally invasive alternative for implant site development.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-04-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-04-01
• Study Completion: 2025-04-01
• Status Verified: 2025-08
• Study First Submitted: 2025-08-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-08-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-08-30
• Study First Posted: 2025-09-08
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 5

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with partial edentulous alveolar ridges with adequate alveolar bone height and deficient width and density.
2. Patients with good state of health and free from systemic or local pathosis that may influence the outcome of the therapy.
3. Good oral hygiene.
4. Age above 18 years.
5. Agreement to participate in the study and also have to be able to attend postoperative clinical and radiological follow-up schedule.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with para-functional habits such as bruxism and clenching or abnormal occlusal relationship that may complicate the future restoration.
2. Patients with bad oral hygiene or smokers.
3. Patients with uncontrolled systemic disease.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Title: Primary Implant Stability (ISQ Values)	Time Frame: At the time of implant placement (Day 0).	Description: Measurement of implant stability quotient (ISQ) using resonance frequency analysis immediately after implant placement.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Al-Azhar University; 🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt