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Advanced X-Ray Technology for Dental Implants

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Recruiting

Led By Charles Powell, DDS, MS

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Partially edentulous patients (18-85 years of age) requiring maxillary sinus augmentation for dental implant placement

At minimum 5mm of native bone below the maxillary sinus inferior border

Must not have

Diabetes diagnosis with a current HbA1c > 7.1 or greater due to diabetes effect on bone metabolism

Maxillary sinus disease

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline to 6 months

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to determine if a specific type of advanced x-ray technology can help dentists decide if dental implants can be placed after sinus surgery. Researchers will use 3-dimensional x-ray imaging to examine

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals needing dental implants who require closed sinus surgery to prepare the gum. Participants must be suitable for standard of care surgery and willing to undergo 3-D x-rays immediately after surgery and six months later.

What is being tested?

The study tests if a low volume CBCT, or 3-dimensional x-ray, can accurately assess the readiness of the gum structure for dental implant placement after closed sinus augmentation, both immediately post-surgery and at a six-month follow-up.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves imaging techniques like CBCT rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects are minimal but may include exposure to low levels of radiation typical for dental X-rays.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I need a sinus lift for dental implants and I'm between 18-85.

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I have at least 5mm of bone below the sinus in my upper jaw.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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My diabetes is not well-controlled, with an HbA1c over 7.1.

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I have a condition affecting my maxillary sinus.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline to 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline to 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Bone Volume change

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Closed sinus augmentation with Calcium Phosphosilicate PuttyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Use of CBCT immediately post-operatively after placement of Calcium Phosphosilicate Putty used as standard of care for closed sinus augmentation and at 6 months after surgery.

0 / 4Eligibility criteria met