Overview
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of xenograft alone or xenograft mixed with Arginylglycylaspartic acid (RGD) , in horizontal ridge augmentation with split-crest technique, for implant placement.
Description
A comparative study for ridge augmentation procedure, With two groups. First group underwent a surgical ridge splitting procedure with ultrasonic bone surgery and grafting with Xenograft alone and implant placement. Second group underwent a surgical ridge splitting procedure with ultrasonic bone surgery Xenograft mix ed with Arginylglycylaspartic acid (RGD) and implant placement.
Both groups were followed up for 1 and 3 months after loading.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults (age 18-30) exhibiting initial insufficiently bone width.
- Patients with good oral hygiene.
- Patients must be free from systemic diseases that may influence the outcome of the therapy.
- Patients with bony horizontal defects alone, Class III & IV.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Heavy smokers.
- Patient treated by immunosuppressive chemotherapy or radio therapy,
- Allergy to any material or medication used in the study.
- Pregnant females.