Could a ceramic barrier rebuild jawbone better than metal mesh?
NCT ID NCT07700095
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether custom-made 3D zirconia barriers can rebuild severely thinned jawbone better than the standard pre-bent titanium mesh. Sixteen people with significant bone loss in the lower jaw will receive one of the two materials during a first surgery, followed by dental implant placement later. The study measures changes in bone height, width, and volume, as well as infection and wound healing. Zirconia may offer better biocompatibility and easier removal than titanium.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- customized zirconia barrier
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more biocompatible and easier-to-use alternative to titanium mesh for rebuilding jawbone, potentially improving dental implant success.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial with only 16 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Zirconia barriers could still cause infection or wound healing problems.
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Kafr El-sheikh University
RECRUITINGKafr Elsheikh, Egypt
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