Comparing two ways to widen the upper jaw bone for implants
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial compares two methods to widen the upper front jaw bone so dental implants can be placed. One method uses a piece of your own bone, the other uses the existing bone to create more space. The goal is to find which technique works best for people with a narrow jaw ridge.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are missing one or more teeth in the upper front jaw.
- The bone in that area is narrow (3-5 mm wide at the top) but has enough height (more than 10 mm).
- You are generally healthy and do not have a condition that would interfere with bone healing (like uncontrolled diabetes or heavy smoking).
- You have not had any previous bone grafting or surgery in that spot.
- You are willing to attend all follow-up visits after the procedure.
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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