Evaluating a new MRI method for dental implant planning
Zero Echo Time MR for the Assessment of Maxillary Sinus, Bone and Soft Tissues in the Maxillary Premolar and Molar Areas
Hacettepe University · NCT06449443
This study is testing a new type of MRI to see if it can help plan dental implants better and safer by giving clearer images of the tissues in the upper jaw without using harmful radiation.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 2 sites (Ankara and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06449443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of zero echo time magnetic resonance imaging (ZTE MRI) as a non-ionizing radiation diagnostic tool for evaluating hard and soft tissues in the maxillary sinus region prior to dental implant placement. Currently, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the standard imaging method, but it has limitations in soft tissue evaluation and exposes patients to ionizing radiation. By comparing ZTE MRI with CBCT images and conducting direct measurements during surgery, the study seeks to determine the advantages of ZTE MRI in treatment planning for dental implants in the posterior maxillary region.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with missing teeth in the maxillary premolar and molar regions who have undergone CBCT imaging.
Not a fit: Patients with all maxillary teeth missing or those with active periodontitis will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a safer and more comprehensive imaging method for dental implant planning, reducing radiation exposure for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ZTE MRI in dentistry is relatively novel, similar imaging techniques have shown promise in other medical fields, suggesting potential for success in this application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Missing teeth in the maxillary premolar and molar regions * Cone-beam computed tomography images of the tooth-deficient area * Do not have any systemic disease that may affect periodontal tissues (diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.) * Over the age of 18 * Individuals who approved the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * All maxillary teeth missing * With active periodontitis * Under 18 years of age * Individuals who did not approve the informed consent form.
Where this trial is running
Ankara and 1 other locations
- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine — Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Guliz Nigar Guncu, DDS PhD
- Email: gngun1@gmail.com
- Phone: +905337717415
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.
Conditions: Edentulous Alveolar Ridge, ZTE MRI, CBCT, Intraoral Scanner, Maxillary Posterior Zone, Dental Implant