A Modified Sinus Floor Elevation Technique - a Pilot Study on 12 Patients

Launched by MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA · May 13, 2014

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new, less invasive surgical method to help patients who have a specific condition called maxillary sinus atrophy, which means they have a reduced amount of bone in the upper jaw. The goal of the study is to find out if this modified technique can safely create enough bone height (at least 10mm) in the sinus area to support dental implants after a healing period of 3 to 5 months. The researchers believe that this new approach will also help make the procedure less stressful for patients.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be between the ages of 18 to 75 and have a bone height of 3 to 6mm and a width of more than 4mm in the jaw area. However, individuals who have untreated gum disease, smoke more than five cigarettes a day, or have sinus infections will not be able to join. If you participate, you can expect to undergo this modified surgery and then have follow-up visits to monitor your healing progress.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • residual bone height of 3-6mm
• • residual bone width of \>4mm
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • not treated periodontal disease
• • smoker (\>5cig/day)
• • acute or chronic sinusitis