Ridge splitting Vs Double Expansion Technique

A Novel Double Expansion Technique Versus Ridge Splitting for Immediate Implant Placement in narrow Ridges: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20250226005

Enrollment

Registered

2025-02-26

Start date

2020-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Alveolar ridge with horizontal deficiency Horizontal deficiency, Immediate implant placement

Interventions

midcrestal osteotomy was performed employing piezosurgery down to a depth 2-3 mm short to the length of the planned DI. The buccal relief osteotomy(ies) was/were placed. Then, the conical tips CS4, C

Experimental Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Procedure/Surgery

Conventional ridge splitting,Double expansion technique

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1- Patients aged 18 years or more with missing single or multiple maxillary teeth with a ridge of a 3-5 mm width.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1-Smoking 2- Presence of an endocrine disease, hematologic disease, healing problems, immune disease, bone disease 3- Presence of inflammation, and a history of any grafting procedure at the proposed edentulous ridge.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Marginal bone loss 12 months milli meter	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
keratinized mucosa width 12 months milli meter	—

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMosaad Khalifah

Kafrelsheikh University

mosaadkhalifah@ymail.com0021008603084

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026