New 'Carrot' bone technique could improve dental implants

NCT ID NCT07670559

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Mansoura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new method called the Carrot Technique for rebuilding the jawbone before placing dental implants in the front upper teeth. It uses a small piece of the patient's own bone to widen the ridge, compared to the standard approach using artificial bone and a membrane. Twenty adults with missing teeth and moderate bone loss will be followed for one year to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Carrot Technique (autogenous bone core) and Guided Bone Regeneration (bone substitute and collagen membrane)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a simpler, effective method for rebuilding jawbone to support dental implants, potentially reducing the need for synthetic materials.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The Carrot Technique is new and may not outperform standard methods.

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HORIZONTAL ALVEOLAR RIDGE DEFICIENCY PARTIAL EDENTULISM

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University

Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, 35511, Egypt
Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University

Al Mansurah, Egypt

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