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Discussion

Primary Implant Stability

The mean implant stability quotient (ISQ) values at placement were 61.88 ± 7.18 in the bone expansion screw group (Group 1) and 59.88 ± 4.26 in the densah bur group (Group 2), with no statistically significant difference between them (p = 0.509). This baseline equivalence is critical in a randomized trial, as it confirms that both techniques produced comparable primary mechanical anchorage at the time of implant insertion, eliminating initial stability as a confounding variable for subsequent outcomes.
Both ISQ values fall within the clinically accepted range for adequate primary stability (generally considered ≥60 ISQ), which supports the suitability of both ridge expansion modalities for immediate or early loading protocols in appropriately selected cases. The slightly higher mean ISQ in Group 1 may reflect the compressive nature of bone expansion screws, which laterally displace rather than remove bone, potentially increasing bone-to-implant contact through condensation of trabecular bone. However, the absence of a statistically significant difference indicates that rotary piezoelectric-assisted osteotomy with densah burs achieves comparable initial anchorage. These findings are consistent with the principle that controlled lateral expansion, regardless of the instrument used, can generate sufficient bone compression to support implant primary stability in narrow ridges.

Bone Width

Both groups demonstrated statistically significant increases in bone width over 6 months. Group 1 showed a mean gain from 4.08 ± 0.56 mm to 5.56 ± 0.55 mm (p < 0.001), and Group 2 from 4.69 ± 0.82 mm to 6.03 ± 0.73 mm (p = 0.012). Despite the absolute values in Group 2 being numerically higher at both time points, intergroup comparison revealed no statistically significant difference at either baseline (p = 0.105) or 6 months (p = 0.195).
The gain in bone width observed in both groups reflects the biological response to ridge expansion — lateral displacement and remodeling of the buccal and lingual cortical plates around the implant, combined with new bone apposition within the expanded space. The mean gain of approximately 1.48 mm in Group 1 and 1.34 mm in Group 2 over 6 months represents clinically meaningful ridge dimensional changes that can influence prosthetic emergence profiles and long-term soft tissue support.
The non-significant intergroup difference in bone width suggests that both the bone expansion screw technique and the densah bur protocol are equally effective in achieving and maintaining ridge width at 6 months. This equivalence is of practical clinical importance, as it indicates that the choice between these two techniques need not be driven by anticipated differences in bone width outcomes alone, but may instead be guided by operator experience, available armamentarium, and site-specific anatomical considerations.

Bone Density

Bone density increased significantly in both groups between baseline and 6 months: Group 1 from 1038.13 ± 111.97 HU to 1294.88 ± 128.20 HU (p < 0.001), and Group 2 from 949.00 ± 154.39 HU to 1482.38 ± 115.93 HU (p < 0.001). While baseline densities did not differ significantly (p = 0.207), the 6-month bone density was significantly higher in Group 2 compared to Group 1 (1482.38 vs. 1294.88 HU; p = 0.008).
This is the most clinically meaningful intergroup difference identified in the trial. The absolute density gain was substantially greater in Group 2 (533.38 HU) than in Group 1 (256.75 HU), representing more than double the mineralization increment. Several mechanobiological explanations may account for this finding. The densah bur system, by virtue of its osseodensification principle, compacts autogenous bone chips into the osteotomy walls rather than discarding them, effectively increasing the bone mineral content and trabecular density at the implant–bone interface. This condensation and autografting effect may accelerate mineralization and maturation of newly formed bone during the healing period. Bone expansion screws, while also compressive, work primarily through lateral displacement and may not generate the same degree of localized bone mineral condensation at the implant thread level.
From a radiographic standpoint, values approaching or exceeding 1250 HU correspond to dense cortical-like bone (D1 classification), suggesting that both interventions ultimately produce bone quality favorable for long-term implant success. Nevertheless, the superior density achieved in the densah bur group may confer additional advantages in terms of secondary implant stability, resistance to crestal bone loss under functional loading, and long-term osseointegration durability — outcomes that warrant investigation in longer follow-up studies.

Crestal Bone Levels

Both groups exhibited statistically significant reductions in crestal bone levels over 6 months, representing crestal bone loss. In Group 1, the reduction was minimal: from 14.87 ± 4.37 mm to 14.29 ± 4.53 mm (mean loss 0.58 ± 0.47 mm; p < 0.001). In Group 2, the reduction was larger: from 13.60 ± 3.13 mm to 12.26 ± 3.22 mm (mean loss 1.34 ± 1.55 mm; p = 0.044). However, the intergroup comparison of bone loss (0.58 mm vs. 1.34 mm) did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.203).
The crestal bone loss recorded in both groups falls within the threshold generally considered acceptable in implant dentistry. The commonly cited benchmark for implant success — crestal bone loss of less than 1.5 mm in the first year of function — was met by both groups, though the numerically greater loss in Group 2 warrants attention. The wider confidence interval in Group 2 (SD 1.55) reflects greater inter-individual variability, possibly related to differences in bone compaction quality, cortical plate thickness, or the healing dynamics of condensed bone around the implant neck in different patients.
The statistically significant intragroup crestal bone reductions in both groups, without a statistically significant intergroup difference, indicate that both techniques result in similar magnitudes of peri-implant crestal remodeling over 6 months. This is consistent with the known pattern of early bone remodeling at the implant–abutment interface and cortical plate adaptation following expansion procedures.

Integrated Interpretation and Clinical Implications

Taken together, the results of this randomized clinical trial indicate that both bone expansion screws and the densah bur technique are effective methods for alveolar ridge expansion prior to or simultaneous with implant placement in narrow ridges. Both techniques achieved comparable primary stability, equivalent gains in bone width, and acceptable crestal bone maintenance at 6 months. The principal differentiator was bone density at 6 months, where the densah bur group achieved significantly higher mineralization values (p = 0.008), suggesting a superior osteogenic environment at the implant site.
These findings support the clinical utility of both techniques and suggest that the densah bur approach may offer an added advantage in sites where bone quality is a primary concern. However, given the relatively small sample size (n = 8 per group), these results should be interpreted with caution, and larger multicenter trials with longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these findings and to assess implant survival rates, secondary stability, and prosthetic outcomes.

Limitations

This trial is limited by its small sample size, which constrains statistical power and generalizability. The 6-month follow-up period captures early osseointegration and remodeling but does not reflect the long-term functional behavior of implants placed in expanded ridges. The non-normal distribution of bone width in Group 2 necessitated non-parametric analysis, and the heterogeneity in standard deviations for crestal bone loss in Group 2 suggests variable individual responses that may not be fully captured at this sample size. Future studies should include larger cohorts, longer observation periods, and secondary stability measurements (ISQ at loading and follow-up) to more comprehensively characterize the comparative performance of these two expansion modalities.
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Discussion

Primary Implant Stability

The mean ISQ values at implant placement were 61.88 ± 7.18 in the bone expansion screw group (Group 1) and 59.88 ± 4.26 in the densah bur group (Group 2), with no statistically significant intergroup difference (p = 0.509). This baseline equivalence confirms that both techniques generated comparable primary mechanical anchorage and eliminates initial stability as a confounding variable in interpreting subsequent outcomes.
Implant primary stability, quantified via resonance frequency analysis (RFA) and expressed as ISQ, reflects the degree of mechanical interlocking between the implant and surrounding bone at the time of placement and is widely accepted as a surrogate for initial bone-implant contact [1,2]. Both values recorded in this trial fall within the range of 58–65 ISQ commonly reported following ridge expansion procedures in narrow ridges, and above the threshold of 55–57 ISQ generally considered the lower limit of adequate primary stability for conventional loading protocols [3,4].
The slightly higher mean ISQ in Group 1 may be attributable to the compressive osteotomy mechanism inherent to bone expansion screws, which laterally displace rather than remove bone, inducing lateral plastic deformation of trabecular bone and increasing bone-to-implant contact through condensation [5,6]. However, the non-significant difference suggests that the osseodensification bur technique (densah bur) achieves equivalent primary stability. This is consistent with findings by Huwais and Meyer [7], who demonstrated that counterclockwise rotational osteotomy with densah burs compacts autogenous bone chips into osteotomy walls, increasing bone mineral density at the interface and achieving primary stability comparable to conventional and compressive techniques. Lahens et al. [8] similarly reported that osseodensification produced significantly higher bone-to-implant contact and bone area fraction occupancy compared to conventional drilling in an animal model.

Bone Width

Both groups demonstrated statistically significant increases in bone width over 6 months: Group 1 from 4.08 ± 0.56 mm to 5.56 ± 0.55 mm (p < 0.001) and Group 2 from 4.69 ± 0.82 mm to 6.03 ± 0.73 mm (p = 0.012). Despite numerically higher values in Group 2 at both time points, intergroup comparisons revealed no statistically significant difference at baseline (p = 0.105) or at 6 months (p = 0.195).
The mean dimensional gain of approximately 1.48 mm in Group 1 and 1.34 mm in Group 2 reflects lateral cortical plate displacement and subsequent periosteal new bone apposition within the expanded space — the central mechanism of ridge splitting and expansion procedures [9]. Summers [10], who introduced the osteotome technique, and subsequent refinements using bone expansion screws [11] have demonstrated that controlled lateral expansion preserves the buccal cortical plate, maintains periosteal blood supply, and promotes bone fill without the need for simultaneous bone grafting in cases with sufficient cancellous bone between the cortical plates.
The equivalent bone width outcomes between the two techniques are consistent with the systematic review by Elnayef et al. [12], which concluded that ridge expansion techniques — regardless of the instrument used — yield predictable horizontal bone gains in the range of 1.0–3.5 mm, with no single technique demonstrating superiority. The clinical significance of these gains lies in their contribution to adequate implant emergence profile, peri-implant soft tissue support, and reduced risk of buccal plate dehiscence under loading [13].

Bone Density

Bone density increased significantly in both groups: Group 1 from 1038.13 ± 111.97 HU to 1294.88 ± 128.20 HU (p < 0.001), and Group 2 from 949.00 ± 154.39 HU to 1482.38 ± 115.93 HU (p < 0.001). While preoperative densities were comparable (p = 0.207), the 6-month bone density was significantly superior in Group 2 (1482.38 vs. 1294.88 HU; p = 0.008), representing the principal differentiating finding of this trial.
The absolute density gain was more than twice as large in the densah bur group (533.38 HU) compared to the bone expansion screw group (256.75 HU). This finding is mechanistically consistent with the osseodensification principle described by Huwais [7], in which counterclockwise rotation of the densah bur during osteotomy preparation smears and compacts autogenous bone chips — rather than discarding them as conventional drilling does — into the osteotomy walls, effectively creating a denser mineralized matrix at the implant–bone interface. This autograft effect, combined with the compressive lateral force, may accelerate osteoblastic activity and hasten secondary mineralization during the healing phase.
Radiographically, bone values approaching 1250 HU are consistent with Type II bone (D2 classification per Misch's classification) [14], and values exceeding 1400 HU correspond to dense cortical-like bone (D1). The Group 2 mean of 1482.38 HU at 6 months therefore indicates a transition toward highly mineralized bone at the implant site — a quality widely associated with favorable implant biomechanics, reduced marginal bone stress, and long-term osseointegration stability [14,15]. Shadid et al. [16] reported that higher peri-implant bone density, as measured by CBCT Hounsfield units, correlated positively with secondary ISQ values and reduced marginal bone loss at 1 year. The superior bone density achieved in Group 2 may therefore carry prognostic implications for long-term implant success that extend beyond the 6-month observation window of this trial.

Crestal Bone Levels

Both groups exhibited statistically significant reductions in crestal bone levels, consistent with early peri-implant crestal remodeling. Group 1 demonstrated a mean bone loss of 0.58 ± 0.47 mm (p < 0.001), while Group 2 showed a larger reduction of 1.34 ± 1.55 mm (p = 0.044). However, the intergroup comparison of mean crestal bone loss did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.203).
The crestal bone loss values in both groups fall within the threshold of ≤1.5 mm in the first year generally accepted as the criterion for implant success, as defined by the consensus criteria of Albrektsson et al. [17] and reiterated in subsequent systematic reviews [18]. The biologically driven early crestal remodeling observed in both groups is a well-recognized phenomenon attributed to stress concentration at the implant neck, microgap-associated inflammatory responses at the implant–abutment interface, and the biological width establishment around the transmucosal component [19,20].
The numerically greater — though statistically equivalent — crestal bone loss in Group 2 (1.34 mm) compared to Group 1 (0.58 mm) warrants consideration. The considerably larger standard deviation in Group 2 (1.55 mm) indicates pronounced inter-individual variability, possibly reflecting heterogeneity in the degree of bone compaction achieved by the densah bur across different bone quality sites, or in the initial cortical plate thickness at the crestal margin. Becker et al. [21] noted that ridge expansion procedures, particularly those involving significant lateral displacement, can occasionally result in microfractures of the buccal cortical plate that, while typically healing without sequelae, may contribute to localized crestal resorption in susceptible sites. Compression necrosis of marginally viable crestal cortical bone following aggressive expansion has also been proposed as a mechanism for variable early crestal bone loss [22]. These considerations may partly explain the wider variability observed in Group 2 and underscore the importance of careful patient selection and technique execution when using osseodensification protocols.

Integrated Interpretation and Clinical Implications

This randomized clinical trial demonstrates that both bone expansion screws and the densah bur technique are effective and comparable modalities for alveolar ridge expansion in terms of primary implant stability, bone width gain, and crestal bone maintenance at 6 months. The single statistically significant intergroup difference was bone density at 6 months, where the densah bur group achieved superior mineralization (p = 0.008), suggesting that osseodensification may promote a more favorable bone quality environment during the early healing phase.
These findings align with the broader literature supporting ridge expansion as a viable alternative to guided bone regeneration (GBR) and onlay grafting for the rehabilitation of horizontal bone deficiency [12,23]. The principal advantage of both expansion techniques over additive procedures is the avoidance of donor site morbidity, reduced surgical complexity, and utilization of the patient's native bone biology [9,24]. The superior bone density in the densah bur group, if it translates into higher secondary stability and reduced marginal bone loss under functional loading — as suggested by existing biomechanical models [7,8] — may offer an additional clinical advantage, particularly in patients with inherently lower baseline bone density.
The SLA (sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched) implant surface used in both groups provides a well-documented osseoconductive microstructure that promotes osteoblast adhesion, differentiation, and extracellular matrix deposition, thereby supporting secondary stability regardless of the osteotomy preparation method [25,26]. The comparable primary ISQ values across both groups suggest that the surface characteristics of the SLA implant adequately support osseointegration within expanded ridges prepared by either technique.

Limitations

This trial is limited by its small sample size (n = 8 per group), which constrains statistical power and the ability to detect smaller but clinically meaningful intergroup differences, particularly for crestal bone loss. The 6-month follow-up captures early osseointegration but does not address implant survival, prosthetic success, or bone behavior under functional occlusal loading. The non-normal distribution of bone width in Group 2 necessitated non-parametric analysis, introducing methodological heterogeneity. Future research should incorporate larger multicenter cohorts, longer follow-up (≥3 years), secondary stability measurements at loading, and patient-reported outcome measures to provide a comprehensive comparative evaluation of these two ridge expansion strategies.

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Conclusion

Within the limitations of this randomized clinical trial, both alveolar ridge expansion using bone expansion screws and osseodensification using the densah bur technique demonstrated clinical efficacy for the rehabilitation of horizontally deficient ridges with SLA-surface dental implants. The following conclusions can be drawn from the findings of this study:
  1. Primary implant stability was comparable between the two groups at the time of implant placement, with mean ISQ values of 61.88 ± 7.18 and 59.88 ± 4.26 for the bone expansion screw and densah bur groups, respectively — indicating that both techniques provide adequate mechanical anchorage for predictable osseointegration.
  2. Bone width increased significantly within both groups over the 6-month observation period, with no statistically significant difference between the two techniques at baseline or at follow-up, confirming equivalent horizontal dimensional gains with either modality.
  3. Bone density, while significantly improved in both groups from baseline to 6 months, was significantly higher in the densah bur group at 6 months (1482.38 ± 115.93 HU vs. 1294.88 ± 128.20 HU; p = 0.008). This represents the only statistically significant intergroup difference and suggests that osseodensification promotes superior bone mineralization and maturation at the implant site during early healing.
  4. Crestal bone levels showed statistically significant but clinically acceptable reductions within both groups, with no statistically significant difference in the magnitude of crestal bone loss between the two techniques at 6 months (0.58 ± 0.47 mm vs. 1.34 ± 1.55 mm; p = 0.203).
Overall, both ridge expansion techniques yielded favorable and comparable outcomes across the majority of assessed parameters. The densah bur technique demonstrated a statistically significant advantage in peri-implant bone density at 6 months, which may carry longer-term implications for implant biomechanics and marginal bone stability under functional loading. The bone expansion screw technique, however, demonstrated more consistent and less variable crestal bone preservation, which may be advantageous in sites with thin cortical plates.
Based on the results of this trial, both techniques can be recommended as viable options for alveolar ridge expansion prior to or simultaneous with implant placement. The choice between them may be guided by the primary clinical objective: when enhanced bone quality and density are the priority — particularly in low-density bone — the densah bur technique may be preferred; when crestal bone preservation and procedural simplicity are paramount, bone expansion screws remain a reliable and effective option.
Longer-term multicenter randomized trials with larger sample sizes, extended follow-up periods, and assessment of functional implant survival and prosthetic outcomes are recommended to further validate and expand upon these findings.
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