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Dental Implant

Short vs Long Dental Implants for Alveolar Bone Loss

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Led By Tae-Ju Oh
Research Sponsored by University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Residual bone height under the maxillary sinus between 5 to 7 mm and a width of at least 7 mm, as measured on cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) scans.
Neighboring teeth to the planned implant must have natural root(s) or implant supported restoration.
Must not have
Systemic or local disease or condition that could compromise post-operative healing and/or osseointegration
Uncontrolled pathologic processes in the oral cavity
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits
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Summary

This trial will compare the outcomes of 5mm and 10mm implants placed in sinus-grafted sites. The primary outcome is bone loss, and the secondary outcomes are surgical time and patient-reported outcomes (satisfaction and post-operative pain).

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 20-70 needing a dental implant in the upper jaw, who are generally healthy with controlled diabetes if present. They should have good oral hygiene and enough bone under the sinus for the implant. Smokers of more than 10 cigarettes/day, heavy drinkers or drug users, pregnant women, and those with conditions affecting healing aren't eligible.
What is being tested?
The study compares short (5 mm) versus long (10 mm) dental implants in terms of how well they stay in place over time. It will also look at differences in bone loss around the implants, surgical duration, and patient satisfaction including pain after surgery.
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly stated here, common side effects from dental implant surgery can include swelling, bruising, minor bleeding and pain at the implant site. There may be risks associated with longer vs shorter implants that this study aims to uncover.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My jawbone under the sinus has the right height and width for surgery.
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The teeth next to where my implant will go are natural or have implant-supported restorations.
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I am between 20 and 70 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a condition that could affect healing after surgery.
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I have untreated oral health issues.
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I am not on medications that affect healing after surgery.
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My diabetes is not under control, with an HbA1c level over 8.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in mesial-distal (M-D) bone loss
Secondary outcome measures
Number of sites with bleeding on probing
Probing pocket depth
Survival rate

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Short ImplantExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
17 patients will receive a 5 mm short implant.
Group II: Long ImplantExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
17 patients will receive a sinus lift procedure, bone graft, and 10 mm implant.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of MichiganLead Sponsor
1,817 Previous Clinical Trials
6,387,328 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Alveolar Bone Loss
219 Patients Enrolled for Alveolar Bone Loss
Tae-Ju OhPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Michigan

Media Library

Zimmer T3 Short Ex Hex With Discrete Crystalline Deposition (Dental Implant) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04144322 — N/A
Alveolar Bone Loss Research Study Groups: Short Implant, Long Implant
Alveolar Bone Loss Clinical Trial 2023: Zimmer T3 Short Ex Hex With Discrete Crystalline Deposition Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04144322 — N/A
Zimmer T3 Short Ex Hex With Discrete Crystalline Deposition (Dental Implant) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04144322 — N/A
Alveolar Bone Loss Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04144322 — N/A
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