Comparing two methods to widen the back jawbone for implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of making the jawbone wider in the back of the lower jaw so that dental implants can be placed. The goal is to see which method works better for people with a naturally narrow jawbone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You need to be between 25 and 55 years old.
- You must be missing at least two teeth in a row in the back of your lower jaw, with a narrow jawbone (2 to 4 mm wide).
- You should be generally healthy, without serious health conditions or bone diseases.
- You cannot be pregnant or nursing, or have a history of radiation to the head/neck within the last year.
- You must not be a heavy smoker, and you should have good oral hygiene.
- You cannot have untreated gum disease, infections, or have had a bone graft in the area before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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