Overview

The anterior iliac crest is a popular source of bone harvest. However, when fused to the intramembranous jaw bones, it yields low-density bones that qualitatively and quantitatively endanger the fixture's stability.

In 1994, Summers first documented using the bone-condensing approach to improve the primary stability of dental implants.

This study aims to determine whether osseodensifying the consolidated mandibular bone grafts will improve implant stability and marginal bone loss

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients of both sexes with an age range of 18-55 years.
2. Patients subjected to a successful iliac crest mandibular bone graft after segmental mandibular resection.
3. A minimal ridge height of ten millimeters and a ridge width of seven millimeters.
4. Healthy soft tissue coverage, with a reasonable interaction space.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Clinical or radiographic signs of graft infection, rejection, or massive resorption.
2. The previous exposure to radiotherapy or chemotherapy.
3. Any systemic disease that would affect bone healing or implant osseointegration.