CompletedNot Applicable

Use of Specifically Designed Drills for Internal Sinus Lifting

Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2022-01-03

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted at Ege University, School of Dentistry, Izmir, Turkey. Patients enrolled require implant placement to the atrophic posterior maxilla. Patients were treated with either the specifically designed drills or the osteotomes. The outcome variables were primary stability, marginal bone loss, implant survival, and patient-reported outcomes. The investigators aimed to compare the treatment outcomes of two different techniques used in dental implant placement with internal sinus lifting.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Unilaterally or bilaterally missing teeth in the posterior maxilla, * Residual bone height (4 mm to 6 mm), * Completed periodontal and oral hygiene treatment, * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score of I or II, * \> 18 years old, * Willingness to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Infection or pathology related to maxillary sinus and surgical site, * Tooth extraction within six months in the surgical site, * Previous maxillary sinus surgery, * Parafunction, * Medical conditions associated with impaired or delayed wound healing, * Smoking habit and alcohol or drug abuse, * Pregnancy or nursing

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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

Mean of implant insertion quantity (ISQ) value

Timeframe: at surgery

Mean of torque value

Timeframe: at surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06640127

SponsorEge University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-10-17

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