CompletedNot Applicable

Computer Guided Low Window Sinus Lift Technique

Egypt12 participantsStarted 2019-01-01

Plain-language summary

The study group included 12 patients that were treated using the low window lateral sinus lift technique with simultaneous implant placement. This was facilitated using a CAD-CAM generated surgical guide. Subjective assessment on postoperative pain and swelling as well as objective assessment of implant stability, vertical bone height gained and complications such as Schneiderian membrane perforation rates and bleeding.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients requiring implant placement in the posterior maxilla (Kennedy Classification: Class 1 and Class 2). * Age between 20-60 years irrespective of the gender. * Tooth extractions at the implant sites were performed at least 4 months before surgery. * Residual bone height between the alveolar bone crest and the sinus floor ranges from 4 to 6 mm. * Patients who are willing and fully capable to comply with the study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Maxillary sinus pathologies (sinusitis, long standing nasal obstruction). * Any disease contraindicating surgery (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes). * Heavy smokers. * Acute oral infections. * Untreated periodontal disease. * Poor oral hygiene. * A history of radiotherapy or chemotherapy of the head and neck region. * Pregnancy.

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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Presence or absence of intra or postoperative complications

Timeframe: 6 months

Postoperative pain

Timeframe: 1 week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04618588

SponsorHams Hamed Abdelrahman

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-17

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