Comparing Two Surgical Techniques for Building Up the Bone Where a Dental Implant is to Be Placed

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY · Mar 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different techniques used to build up bone in the jaw before placing a dental implant. The two methods being compared are called osseocondensation and osseodensification. The researchers want to find out if one method leads to better healing of the gum tissue, stronger bone around the implant, and a better experience for patients during and after the surgery. The trial will not change the treatment you receive; your dentist will choose the technique based on what they think is best for you.

To be eligible for this study, participants should be healthy adults aged 18 to 75 who do not have chronic sinus issues or other health problems that would prevent them from having dental surgery. Participants will undergo some extra checks and fill out questionnaires about their experiences, but the actual bone-building procedure and the dental implant placement are standard practices and not part of the study itself. This research aims to improve our understanding of these techniques and how they affect patients' recovery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-75 years old
• • Systemically healthy
• • No contraindications for implant placement surgery
• • No chronic sinus problems
• • Non-smoker
• • Minimum ridge width of 3 mm and ridge height of 5 mm
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • need for ENT specialist clearance due to active problems in relation to ear, not, throat related chronic problems
• • sufficient bone volume to perform implant placement without ridge augmentation
• • Require guided bone regeneration prior to implant placement
• • Need to wear a removable temporary restoration during healing