Evaluation of Horizontal Bone Gain of Ridge Augmentation Using Customized Porous Zirconia Shell: Clinical Case Study

Launched by AHMED SHAWKY · Jun 29, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to help people who have lost bone in their lower jaw, which can make it hard to place dental implants. Normally, doctors use a technique called the Khoury method, where they take a piece of bone from another part of the patient’s body to build up the missing bone. However, this can be complicated and may cause problems like pain, infection, or numbness where the bone was taken. This study is testing a different approach using a custom-made, porous zirconia shell (a type of strong, lightweight material) to support new bone growth, which might be easier and safer.

Adults over 18 years old with a specific type of bone loss in the lower back part of their mouth who have enough space for dental implants and take good care of their teeth may be eligible. People who have health problems that affect healing, are pregnant, smoke, or have poor oral hygiene cannot join. Participants can expect to receive this new treatment to help rebuild their jawbone and improve their chances of getting dental implants. The study is currently looking for volunteers and includes men and women between 65 and 74 years old.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age more than 18 years old.
• • Deficient lower posterior area (Seibert class I).
• • Enough inter-arch space for placement of implant-supported prosthesis.
• • Motivated the patient to have the treatment.
• • Good oral hygiene.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient with systematic conditions that could interfere with healing process.
• • Pregnant females
• • Smokers.
• • Poor oral hygiene.