Open Membrane Technique as an Innovative Minimally Invasive Technique for Bone Augmentation

Saint-Joseph University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Keratinized Tissue; Bone Graft

Treatments: Procedure: Bone Augmentation

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07386301

USJ-2023 241

Details and patient eligibility

About

Sixteen patients with horizontal deficiencies in the posterior mandible were treated with "the Open Membrane Technique" (OMT). Dense PTFE membranes covering an allograft biomaterial were used without any attempt to passivate the flap. Flap closure with an open wound (membrane exposure) was monitored weekly for up to 6w at the time of membrane removal. At implant placement, soft and hard tissue gains were assessed clinically and radiographically. Bone cores were harvested for histological analysis from the implant preparation sites

Enrollment: 16 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 17 to 70 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Healthy adults Free of any systemic disease affecting bone metabolism Highly compliant Good oral hygiene Willing to sign informed consents prior to their inclusion

Exclusion criteria

Untreated periodontal disease Heavy smokers Excessive alcohol consumption Uncontrolled systemic conditions

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: N/A

Interventional model: Single Group Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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16 participants in 1 patient group

Patients requiring horizontal bone augmentation in the posterior mandible

Other group

Treatment:

Procedure: Bone Augmentation