Transforming Channel Osteotomy Into Tunnel Osteotomy in Zygomatic Implant Preparation (NCT07394179) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Transforming Channel Osteotomy Into Tunnel Osteotomy in Zygomatic Implant Preparation
Egypt24 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
The evolution of zygomatic implant techniques, from the original procedures to the Zygomatic Anatomy-Guided Approach (ZAGA), has significantly improved outcomes for patients with severe maxillary atrophy. Despite these advancements, challenges such as peri-implant tissue recession, sinus complications, and aesthetic concerns persist. Bone augmentation and soft tissue enhancement techniques, including sinus lifts, connective tissue grafts, and buccal fat pad utilization, have been employed to address these issues with varying degrees of success. However, the need for predictable and stable bone regeneration and soft tissue contouring remains critical for long-term implant success.
The following study aims to assess bone gain, soft tissue contour, and stability after using bone lamina shell, providing a potential solution to enhance peri-implant tissue integrity and optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes in zygomatic implant rehabilitation
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
1 -Patients older than 21 years. 2. Patients with severe alveolar bone atrophy in posterior maxilla (residual alveolar crest less than 5mm in height, in the area immediately distal to the canine pillar) 3. Patients with at least more than half of the zygomatic implant platform diameter inside the alveolar bone crest.
Exclusion Criteria:
1 - Patients with systemic conditions contra-indicating general anesthesia. 2. Patients with conditions contraindicating implant placement (e.g.: radiation to the head and neck, intra-venous bisphosphonates, uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus).
3\. Patients with acute maxillary sinus infection or maxillary sinus cyst. 4. Restricted mouth opening (less than 3cm inter-arch distance anteriorly).
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
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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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