Predictors of complications after transosseous Versah maxillary sinus lift

Predictors For Transosseous Maxillary Sinus Lift Complications: A Prospective Cohort Study

NA · University of Baghdad · NCT07017413

This project will test whether factors like residual bone height, sinus membrane thickness, and sinus anatomy predict complications after a transosseous (Versah) sinus lift for people needing implants in the back upper jaw.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 70 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Baghdad (other)
Locations2 sites (Baghdad, Bab Almodaum and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT07017413 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This is a prospective cohort of partially edentulous patients receiving transcrestal (Versah/Densah) maxillary sinus lifts with or without simultaneous implant placement. Preoperative parameters such as residual bone height, Schneiderian membrane thickness, maxillary sinus ostium patency, bone density, surgical site, and amount of vertical lift are measured by CBCT and clinical exam. Intraoperative and postoperative outcomes including membrane perforation, postoperative sinusitis, implant failure, and need for revision surgery are recorded and related to the measured predictors. The goal is to develop reliable preoperative indicators to improve risk stratification and treatment planning for transosseous sinus augmentation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults needing implants in the posterior maxilla with residual bone height under 6 mm, good general health, no chronic sinus disease, and who are non-smokers.

Not a fit: Patients with residual bone height greater than 6 mm, a history of chronic sinusitis or prior sinus surgery, active smokers, or those not undergoing a transcrestal approach are unlikely to benefit from the findings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians identify patients at higher risk for membrane perforation or sinus complications and tailor surgical planning or select alternative approaches.

How similar studies have performed: Some prior work on osseodensification/Densah burs suggests improved primary stability and lower complication rates, but predictors of complications specifically for purely transcrestal Versah lifts remain incompletely characterized.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* 1- Patients requiring dental implants in the posterior maxilla with a residual bone height of \< 6 mm.

  2- Good general health and absence of systemic conditions affecting bone healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis).

  3- No history of chronic sinusitis or other significant sinus pathologies

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1- Severe periodontal disease. 2- Residual bone height \> 6 mm. 3- History of previous sinus lift procedures or other maxillofacial surgeries. 4- Smokers.

Where this trial is running

Baghdad, Bab Almodaum and 1 other locations

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.

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Conditions: Sinus Lift Surgery Complications, Maxillary Sinus Elevation, Transosseous sinus lift, Versah sinus lift, Schneiderian membrane perforation, Residual bone height RBH, Maxillary sinus, Densah bur

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.