A single center, randomized, controlled, parallel-arm study is planned to investigate clinical outcomes of horizontal ridge augmentation with simultaneous single implant placement, using the newly designed Ti-membrane. Twenty-four adult subjects who fulfill the inclusion criteria will be enrolled. They will be randomly placed into one of two treatment groups: the customized titanium membrane (Cti-mem) or the collagen membrane (CM) group as a control. The decision of which material to use will be made after an implant is placed. Primary closure of the surgical site will be attempted for 4 months (+/- 1 month), after which the implants will be surgically uncovered and restored. Outcome analyses will be performed until 1-year after the crown will be placed, or 18 months (- 1 or +4 months) from the implant surgery. Clinical and radiographic parameters will be compared between the two experimental groups. The primary outcome is linear increase of horizontal ridge width from direct measurements.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
CTI is the titanium mesh
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
linear bone gain
Time frame: 4 months after surgery
implant marginal bone level
Time frame: 18 months after baseline surgery
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