Evaluating the risk of sinus lift failure in penicillin-allergic patients

Influence of Penicillin-allergy on Sinus Lift Procedures: a Retrospective Study

Observational Universitat Internacional de Catalunya · NCT06504888

This study looks at whether patients who are allergic to penicillin are more likely to have problems after a sinus lift surgery compared to those who aren't allergic.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment400 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversitat Internacional de Catalunya Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona)
Trial IDNCT06504888 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study retrospectively analyzes clinical histories of patients who underwent lateral sinus lift procedures and received dental implants between 2004 and 2024 at the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. The primary objective is to determine if patients with a penicillin allergy have a higher risk of sinus lift failure compared to those without this allergy. Additionally, the study aims to assess differences in implant failure rates and complications during and after the procedure. By examining these factors, the study seeks to provide insights into the implications of antibiotic allergies on surgical outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults over 18 years old who have undergone a lateral sinus lift procedure and have documented penicillin allergy status.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have a documented penicillin allergy or those with incomplete medical histories may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify specific risks associated with penicillin allergies in dental procedures, leading to improved patient management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While studies have shown the impact of penicillin allergies on dental implants, this specific focus on sinus lift procedures is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: men and women over 18 years of age, patients undergoing at least one sinus lift procedure with simultaneous or deferred placement of implants; and patients' containing the following data: (1) Penicillin allergy: presence or absence; (2) Prescribed antibiotic guidelines; (3) Intraoperative complications: no complications, Schneider membrane's perforation; (4) Postoperative complications: No complications, fistula, infection, unspecific failure, hemorrhage, healing by second intention; (5) Results of sinus lift procedure: failure or not; (6) Results of implant placement: failure or not.

Exclusion Criteria: (1) Medical history that was not fully complied with; (2) Patients who did not attend follow-up visits.

Where this trial is running

Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Maxillary Sinus DiseasePenicillin allergyDental implantSinus lift failure
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.