Osseodensification Versus Motor-Driven Expanders' Techniques for Increasing Bone Density With Simultaneous Implant Placement

Osseodensification Versus Motor-Driven Expanders' Techniques for Increasing Bone Density With Simultaneous Implant Placement (Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

The aim of this study was to compare and measure the amount of bone density and ridge width gained with motor driven expanders and densifying burs with simultaneous dental implant placement.

Seven patients were treated by the osseodensification technique and another seven were treated by the motor-driven expanders' technique with simultaneous implant placement.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients requiring implant placement in the anterior maxilla until the premolar region.
• Patients are medically fit.
• The width of the deficient maxillary alveolar ridge not less than 3mm.
• Patients willing and fully capable to comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Atrophic ridge (2 mm or less) with no interposition of cancellous bone between the buccal and palatal plates.
• Uncontrolled metabolic disease (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes).
• Heavy smokers (>15 cigarettes/day).
• Acute oral infections.
• Untreated periodontal disease.
• Poor oral hygiene.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patient.
• A history of radiotherapy to the head and neck region or treatment with bisphosphonates.
• Female patients using oral contraceptive pills.
• Presence of oral parafunctional habits.
• Surgical site needs to be grafted.