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Advanced X-Ray Technology for Dental Implants

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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
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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 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

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.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioLead Sponsor
467 Previous Clinical Trials
91,739 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Dental Implants
22 Patients Enrolled for Dental Implants
Charles Powell, DDS, MSPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2 Previous Clinical Trials
54 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Dental Implants
22 Patients Enrolled for Dental Implants
~17 spots leftby Apr 2027
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