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NCT Number: NCT07104994

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Translocation With Dental Implant Placement in Severely Resorbed Mandibles

This study investigates the effects of inferior alveolar nerve lateralization on the post-implant insertion sensory outcome for patients with severe mandibular bone resorption.

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Key information

Conditions

Sever Mandibular Bone Resorption Implant Failure Sensory Defect

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Science and technology

Aden, Yemen

About this study

This is a prospective randomized clinical trial. The study was carried out in patients with posterior mandibular atrophies among selected cases from patients attending the Faculty of Dentistry dental polyclinics, and some private dental clinics in Sana'a city The age of patients was above the age of 18 years All patients received a thorough dental examination (extra-oral and intra-oral examination) in dental clinics using a dental mirror, ball-tipped World Health Organization (WHO) dental prob, and dental tweezers. Sterile examination tools by autoclave class B were used. Clinical examination included Oral health and oral hygiene status, interarch distance, dimensions of the edentulous ridge, and soft tissue condition. Panoramic radiographs were taken to assess the condition of the patients' teeth and jawbone, as well as to detect any oral infections requiring treatment. Surgical procedures are performed to translocate the inferior alveolar nerve to provide a good space for implant insertion. All cases ahs undergone follow-up for post-surgical sensory disturbances.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All other patients

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with active infections, uncontrolled diabetes, history of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or oral cancer surgery were excluded from this study

Treatment and study plan

dental implant

Device

insertion of dental implants after surgical tranlocation of the inferior alveolar nerve.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)

    Time frame: The implant's success rate was determined by primary stability during insertion, assessed by ratchet, and then confirmed by X-ray. CBCTs were taken at 3 months and 4 months after implant insertion to check for marginal bone loss.

    visualize the inferior alveolar canal (IAC) and assess the proximity of the implant to the nerve

Secondary outcomes

  1. Subjective Function Score

    Time frame: Neurosensory evaluation was carried out on the 1st and 7th postoperative day and every month thereafter for up to 6 months.

    Patients rate their perceived sensory function relative to an unaffected area, providing a measure of functional impairment.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Science and Technology, Yemen

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization and Immediate Dental Implant Placement in Severely Resorbed Mandibles: A Clinical Trial

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Aug 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 5, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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