Jawbone repair showdown: titanium vs. PEEK mesh in new study
NCT ID NCT07002931
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different mesh materials used to rebuild the jawbone in 14 people who needed dental implants. One group received a pre-shaped titanium mesh, and the other a custom-made PEEK mesh. Both were filled with a mix of the patient's own bone and donor bone. The goal was to see which mesh worked better for gaining bone width and volume over 6 months.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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14 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult patient of both sexes presenting with a partially edentulous maxillary ridge with a horizontal bone defect. 2. The horizontal ridge dimension measured 2mm below the alveolar crest should range from 2-5 mm. 3. No local pathosis that may interfere with bone healing. 4. Good oral hygiene. 5. Age between 20 and 65 years old. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient taking any medication that may interfere with normal bone physiology or impair bone healing. 2. All patients suffering from any systemic disease that may affect bone healing. 3. Heavy smokers (more than 10 cigarettes per day) 4. Patients with parafunctional habits such as bruxism and clenching 5. Poor interest and cooperation from the patient. 6. Patients who have undergone any horizontal augmentation procedure at the site of interest
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of dentistry, British university of egypt
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11837, Egypt
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