The purpose of this study is to compare alveolar ridge augmentation outcomes of two types of membranes for vertical and horizontal mandibular ridge augmentation: Customized CAD/CAM Titanium Mesh versus Reinforced Perforated PTFE Mesh (RPM).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
A composite graft composed of a 50:50 proportion of autogenous bone and a demineralized bone mineral will be positioned around the bony defect or placed in the membrane, depending on the group randomization. The selected membrane will then be secured with screws to ensure a complete and stable coverage of the grafted area.
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Ridge width changes in mm
Radiographic changes of the ridge width based on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan measurements
Time frame: 6 months
Ridge height changes in mm
Radiographic changes of the ridge width based on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan measurements
Time frame: 6 months
Change in the mucosal thickness in mm
Change in the mucosal thickness due to the provided space from baseline to the surgical mesh removal using an ultrasound
Time frame: 6 months
Histological outcomes of the augmented bone
In terms of the amount of newly formed vital bone, residual graft particles, and connective tissue (CT)/other non-mineralized tissue components as a percentage
Time frame: 6 months
The volumetric bone gain of the grafted area in mm3
Radiographic changes of bone volume based on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan measurements
Time frame: 6 months
Rate of complications
Percentage that had complications associated with each technique
Time frame: 6 months
Cost analysis
Difference in cost-effectiveness in dollars
Time frame: 6 months
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