A Modified Sinus Floor Elevation Technique - a Pilot Study on 12 Patients

Medical University of Vienna12 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the present study is to establish a modified minimally invasive surgical technique for sinus floor augmentation with a residual bone height of 3-6mm. Hypothesis: The investigators expect that the present surgical technique allows to achieve an adequate implant bed of at least 10mm height after a healing period of 3-5 months. Further the modification of the technique enables a reduced patient stress level.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Maxillary Sinus Atrophy

Interventions

sinus floor elevationPROCEDURE

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 100 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * residual bone height of 3-6mm * residual bone width of \>4mm Exclusion Criteria: * not treated periodontal disease * smoker (\>5cig/day) * acute or chronic sinusitis

Locations (1)

Bernhard Gottlieb School of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

Vienna, Austria

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Height of augmentation

Time frame: after 4-5months

Central Contacts

Kristina Bertl, PD, DMD, MSc

CONTACT

kristina.bertl@meduniwien.ac.at

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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