Bone lid technique for maxillary sinus augmentation
Maxillary Sinus Augmentation Via the "Bone Lid Technique"
This study is testing a new surgical method called the bone lid technique to see if it can help people with thin upper jaw bones get enough bone for dental implants.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Pisa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pisa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06222970 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on maxillary sinus augmentation using the bone lid technique, which aims to increase bone quantity in the atrophic maxilla to facilitate implant placement. The study describes a surgical protocol and evaluates the outcomes in patients who are eligible for this procedure. It specifically targets individuals with a residual ridge height of less than 4 mm in the premolar or molar areas of the maxilla. The approach involves repositioning a bone lid during the sinus lift procedure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include partially or fully edentulous patients needing implant rehabilitation in the maxillary premolar or molar regions with insufficient bone height.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, periodontal disease, or those on immunosuppressive therapy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technique could improve the success rate of dental implants in patients with maxillary deficiencies.
How similar studies have performed: While the bone lid technique is a recognized approach, the specific outcomes of this observational study may provide new insights into its effectiveness.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Partially or fully edentulous patients requiring an implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of the premolar or molar maxillary areas with a residual ridge height lower than 4 mm. * Patients needing for a unilateral or bilateral sinus lift with a lateral wall approach. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under treatment with immunosuppressive agents * Patients under treatment with medications that could impair bone metabolism. * Patients pregnant or breastfeeding. * Patients who had received irradiation treatment to the head and neck area. * Patients with uncontrolled diabetes. * Patients with uncontrolled periodontal disease.
Where this trial is running
Pisa
- U.O. Odontostomatologia e Chirurgia del Cavo Orale — Pisa, Italy (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.