Comparing Two Surgical Techniques for Building up the Bone Where a Dental Implant is to be Placed

Description

The goal of this observational study is to compare two techniques routinely used to increase bone volume in the jaw prior to placing a dental implant, called osseocondensation and osseodensification. The study participants are healthy adults who are planning to get a dental implant. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a difference in wound closure and soft tissue healing following implant placement using osseocondensation versus osseodensification? * Is there a difference in bone density around implants placed with osseocondensation versus osseodensification? * Is there a difference in patient experience during surgery and early phases of healing with osseocondensation versus osseodensification? Researchers will compare implant sites where the osseocondensation technique was used to sites where the osseodensification technique was used to see if there are differences in the outcomes. It is important to note that the research study will not affect what treatment the participants get. The choice of which technique to use will be made by the dentist who is treating them, based on their clinical judgement. The researchers will only compare the outcomes for the techniques. For the research study, participants will undergo additional clinical measurements besides those done as the normal post-operative checks, and will fill out questionnaires about their experiences with the procedures. Getting the bone-increasing procedure and getting the dental implant are not part of the research study.

Conditions

Dental Implant, Sinus Floor Augmentation

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The goal of this observational study is to compare two techniques routinely used to increase bone volume in the jaw prior to placing a dental implant, called osseocondensation and osseodensification. The study participants are healthy adults who are planning to get a dental implant. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is there a difference in wound closure and soft tissue healing following implant placement using osseocondensation versus osseodensification? * Is there a difference in bone density around implants placed with osseocondensation versus osseodensification? * Is there a difference in patient experience during surgery and early phases of healing with osseocondensation versus osseodensification? Researchers will compare implant sites where the osseocondensation technique was used to sites where the osseodensification technique was used to see if there are differences in the outcomes. It is important to note that the research study will not affect what treatment the participants get. The choice of which technique to use will be made by the dentist who is treating them, based on their clinical judgement. The researchers will only compare the outcomes for the techniques. For the research study, participants will undergo additional clinical measurements besides those done as the normal post-operative checks, and will fill out questionnaires about their experiences with the procedures. Getting the bone-increasing procedure and getting the dental implant are not part of the research study.

Alveolar Ridge Expansion During Indirect Sinus Lift Procedures--A Comparison of Two Surgical Techiques

Comparing Two Surgical Techniques for Building up the Bone Where a Dental Implant is to be Placed

Condition
Dental Implant
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Columbus

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18-75 years old
  • * Systemically healthy
  • * No contraindications for implant placement surgery
  • * No chronic sinus problems
  • * Non-smoker
  • * Minimum ridge width of 3 mm and ridge height of 5 mm
  • * need for ENT specialist clearance due to active problems in relation to ear, not, throat related chronic problems
  • * sufficient bone volume to perform implant placement without ridge augmentation
  • * Require guided bone regeneration prior to implant placement
  • * Need to wear a removable temporary restoration during healing

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Ohio State University,

Study Record Dates

2025-06-30