CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of Mandibular Canal Trajectory on Paresthesia After Inferior Alveolar Nerve Lateralization

Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2016-06-01

Plain-language summary

This prospective cohort study aims to investigate the relationship between mandibular canal trajectory and the duration of postoperative paresthesia in patients undergoing inferior alveolar nerve lateralization. The study will assess mandibular canal trajectory using anatomic factors and evaluate nerve sensory function using subjective and objective tests. Implant success criteria will also be assessed. The study will be conducted on patients who underwent IANL due to mandibular atrophy and were unable to receive standard or short implant placement. Data will be collected at regular follow-up visits up to 1-year post-surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with atrophied posterior mandible with less than or equal to 6 mm of bone over the inferior alveolar canal * No previous grafting or implant surgery at the site where nerve lateralization is planned * No neurosensory impairment * No contra-indications for implant surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have undergone radiotherapy in the associated area * Patients using bone-modifying agents * Smokers with daily consumption of more than ten cigarettes * Patients with neurosensory impairment due to trauma, tumor, or cancer

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Light touch test results

Timeframe: Visits at 10 days, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery

2-point discrimination test results

Timeframe: isits at 10 days, 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05811741

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-01

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