The aim of this study was to compare and measure the amount of bone density and ridge width gained with motor driven expanders and densifying burs with simultaneous dental implant placement.
Seven patients were treated by the osseodensification technique and another seven were treated by the motor-driven expanders' technique with simultaneous implant placement.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
14
Implant bed preparation will be performed according to the manufacturer's guidelines, densifying burs (Densah® Burs) will be used sequentially in densifying mode (counterclockwise drill speed 800-1500 rpm with copious irrigation) to achieve the planned osteotomy diameter and desired ridge expansion. The implant will be then placed in the prepared osteotomy
The technique consisted of preparing the implant bed by progressively increasing the size of the osteotomes until the desired expansion will be achieved. At the planned implant site, a pilot drill 1000 rpm with irrigation until the desired length, then expansion with the series of ridge spreaders and finally using the final drill. The implant will be then placed in the prepared osteotomy.
Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
Post-operative pain
Pain was assessed using a 10-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The lower values indicates lower pain levels and higher values indicates higher pain levels
Time frame: up to 1 month
Implant stability
Stability was assessed using resonance frequency analysis measured with the Osstell device instrument. The Osstell unit records a numeric value of 1-100 which is referred to as the implant stability quotient (ISQ). The measurements were performed and 3 mean of three readings were recorded.
Time frame: up to 6 months
Bone density
This will be assessed using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
Time frame: up to 6 months
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