RecruitingNot Applicable

Evaluation of Tenting the Schneiderian Membrane of the Maxillary Sinus Using Titanium Mesh.

Egypt20 participantsStarted 2025-07-15

Plain-language summary

Twenty posterior maxillary edentulous sites requiring open sinus augmentation for staged dental implant placement will be studied. Group I (study group) the maxillary sinus membrane will be elevated using titanium mesh fixed by bone screws. Group II (control group) will have stainless steel screws/pins placed bucco-palatally to maintain the elevated membrane and stabilize the formed blood clot. Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) will be placed at the site of elevated membrane in both groups.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Adult male/female patients with age interval 18:60 years old. * Patients with one or more teeth requiring implant supported dental restoration in atrophic maxilla. * Alveolar bone height less than 5 mm at the defective site. * Good oral hygiene. * Patient's consensual agreement to be enrolled in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Medically compromised patients with conditions contraindicating surgery (eg. uncontrolled diabetics, bisphosphonate intake, radio or chemotherapy). * Patients with active infection at or related to the site of surgery (eg. acute sinusitis). * Heavy smokers. * Patients not indicated for an implant supported restoration at the time of enrollement (eg. active/untreated periodontal disease). (Patients developing any medical condition that interferes with the outcomes after enrolment in the study will be excluded).

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

Histological evaluation of gained bone quality

Timeframe: 6 months

Radiographic Bone gain after maxillary sinus lift

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07035236

SponsorSuez Canal University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-10

Contact for this trial

Hedra Sherif Michael

+201226182970 Hedra_sherif@dent.suez.edu.eg

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation trials