“Customized Titanium Mesh versus Titanium Reinforced Membrane in localized Alveolar Ridge Augmentation with Simultaneously delayed implant placement” A randomized clinical study

Abstract

Aim: To compare two different alveolar ridge augmentation (ARA) approaches applied in conjunction with delayed dental implants regarding the enhancement of the buccolingual alveolar ridge width and the changes in alveolar crestal level radiographically. Materials and Methods: 20 patients participated in this study; two groups received particulate bone graft simultaneously with delayed implant placement. Ten patients had received Customized titanium mesh (CTi) and ten patients had received titanium (Ti) reinforced membrane. Results: Regarding the buccolingual ridge width by CBCT. Comparing the value of pre-post percent change between groups, revealed no statistically significant difference. In both groups, comparing pre and post value of buccolingual ridge width revealed a statistically significant increase. Regarding changes in alveolar crestal level by digital periapical radiography. In both groups, comparing pre and post value of alveolar crestal bone revealed no statistically significant difference. Conclusion: Customized titanium mesh can be used successfully for ARA performed simultaneous with delayed implant placement as it enhances buccolingual alveolar ridge width and prevent alveolar crestal resorption.