Comparing two bone grafting methods for the upper jaw
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests two surgical methods to rebuild a narrow upper jaw so it can support dental implants. It compares using a solid block of your own bone versus a thin shell of bone to widen the ridge.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are missing one or more teeth in the front upper jaw and need more bone width for implants.
- You are between 20 and 60 years old.
- Your jawbone width is less than 4 mm at the missing tooth area.
- You have enough bone in your lower jaw (near your wisdom teeth) to use for grafting.
- You are generally healthy, with no uncontrolled diabetes, active cancer or recent radiation to the head/neck, or conditions that affect bone healing.
- You do not have severe teeth grinding, drug or alcohol abuse, or untreated psychiatric issues.
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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