New study tests better methods for jawbone reconstruction

NCT ID NCT07669792

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: British University In Egypt Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques to rebuild lost jawbone in the back of the lower jaw. One method uses the patient's own bone chips with a membrane, while the other uses a special plastic membrane. Sixteen adults with thin jawbones will be treated, and after six months, doctors will check how much new bone grew. The goal is to find which approach works better for placing dental implants.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Khoury's bone shell technique and titanium-reinforced polytetrafluoroethylene membrane
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point to a better way to rebuild jawbone for dental implants, helping more people get stable teeth replacements.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 16 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedures are surgical and carry risks like infection or poor bone healing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alveolar Bone Loss periodontal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS ALVEOLAR BONE LOSS IN POSTERIOR MANDIBLE POSTERIOR MANDIBLE

Contacts and locations

Locations

The British University in Egypt
RECRUITING

Cairo, Egypt

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