Custom-made Ceramic Barrier vs Titanium Mesh

Comparative Study Between Custom-made Ceramic Barrier and Titanium Mesh for Augmentation of Atrophic Posterior Mandible

It is a comparative study between custom-made ceramic barrier and titanium mesh for augmentation of atrophic posterior mandible.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with atrophic posterior mandible
• Both sexes
• No intraoral soft and hard tissue pathology
• No systemic condition that contraindicate implant placement

Exclusion Criteria:

• Untreated gingivitis
• Periodontitis
• Insufficient oral hygiene
• Previous radiation therapy
• Head and neck neoplasia
• Systemic disorders
• Heavy smokers
• Bone pathology
• Psychiatric problems
• Emotional instability
• Unrealistic aesthetic demands