Evaluation of Bone Gain Using Customized 3D Zirconia Barrier Versus Titanium Mesh

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Aug 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how much bone can be gained using a specially designed 3D printed zirconia barrier compared to a traditional titanium mesh in patients with bone loss in a specific area of the jaw called the esthetic zone. The goal is to see which method is more effective in helping to rebuild the bone.

To participate in this study, individuals should be between 20 and 70 years old, have a narrow bone width of less than 4mm, and a vertical bone height of less than 9mm. They should also have healthy surrounding teeth and maintain good oral hygiene. Participants will need to commit to following post-operative care instructions and attend follow-up appointments. It is important to note that people with certain health issues, such as uncontrolled diabetes or infections in the area needing treatment, will not be eligible to join the trial. If you meet these criteria and are interested, you can expect to undergo a procedure that aims to improve your bone structure, which may ultimately benefit your dental health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age: 20-70 years.
• • Bone width less than 4mm
• • Vertical bone height less than 9mm
• • Periodontally sound neighboring teeth
• • Patients with sound vertical occlusal bite dimension
• • Good oral hygiene (full mouth plaque control record \[PCR\] \< 25%,full mouth bleeding on probing (BOP) \< 25% .
• • Patients demonstrating understanding and commitment to the post-operative care regime and the study follow up timeline.
• • Good general health (including participants with well-controlled systemic disease)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Pathological lesions (abscess-cyst-acute infection) in the defect site
• • 2. Systemic diseases that would interfere with bone metabolism
• • 3. Uncontrolled diabetic patients
• • 4. Ongoing treatment or a history of recent chemotherapy or radiotherapy
• • 5. Poor oral hygiene after hygienic phase (Plaque control record over 30%) or Active periodontal disease