Tenting screw technique for guided bone regeneration: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Area of Science:

• Dental Implantology
• Regenerative Medicine
• Oral Surgery

Background:

• Inadequate alveolar bone poses a significant challenge for dental implant success.
• The tenting screw technique shows promise for bone augmentation.
• Existing literature lacks systematic reviews on the clinical outcomes of the tenting screw technique for guided bone regeneration (TS-GBR).

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically assess the clinical outcomes of the tenting screw technique for guided bone regeneration (TS-GBR).
• To provide a comprehensive meta-analysis of existing data on TS-GBR.

Main Methods:

• A systematic literature search will be conducted across eight databases.
• Relevant clinical trials reporting bone augmentation outcomes using the tenting screw technique will be included.
• Data extraction and risk of bias assessment will be performed independently by two authors using established tools. Statistical analysis will involve weighted means and funnel plots for bias assessment, with evidence quality evaluated using the GRADE framework.

Main Results:

• This section will present the synthesized data on clinical outcomes from included studies.
• Publication bias will be assessed using funnel plots.
• The quality of evidence for each outcome will be reported.

Conclusions:

• The findings will summarize the efficacy and safety of TS-GBR for bone augmentation.
• This review will inform clinical decision-making regarding implant placement in patients with bone deficiencies.
• Results will be disseminated through publication in a peer-reviewed journal.