CompletedNot Applicable

Crestal vs Lateral Sinus Lift Augmentation

Albania15 participantsStarted 2015-11-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) of split-mouth design was to compare patient preference and effectiveness of two different techniques for lifting the maxillary sinus: the crestal approach versus the lateral window approach.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Partially edentulous patient * Bilateral edentulism in posterior maxillae (premolars and molars) * 18 years or older * Able to understand and sign an informed consent. * At least 3 months after tooth extraction * Vertical bone height at the implant sites between 2 to 6 mm * Bone thickness at least 6 mm as measured on CBCT scan Exclusion Criteria: * general contraindications to implant surgery * subjected to irradiation in the head and neck area * immunosuppressed or immunocompromised * treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates * poor oral hygiene and motivation * untreated periodontal disease * uncontrolled diabetes * pregnant or lactating * substance abusers * psychiatric problems * unrealistic expectations * lack of opposite occluding dentition/prosthesis * acute or chronic infection/inflammation * augmentation/implant placement * referred only for implant placement

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Prosthesis failure

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Implant failure

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Complications

Timeframe: Up to 5 years

Patient's preference (questionnaire)

Timeframe: Assessed 1 week and 1 month after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04111250

SponsorHospital San Pietro Fatebenefratelli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-03-30

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.