Jawbone showdown: which graft technique wins?
NCT ID NCT07210385
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two methods for rebuilding the upper jaw where bone is too thin for dental implants. One method uses a sticky mix of the patient's own bone and cow bone; the other uses a bone shell technique. Thirty adults will be randomly assigned to one method, and after 6 months, doctors will measure how much new bone formed and how healthy it is.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bone graft (autogenous bone chips mixed with bovine bone)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a better technique for rebuilding jawbone, making dental implants possible for more people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and both techniques carry risks like infection or graft failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Al Manyal, Giza Governorate, 12613, Egypt