The purpose of this study is to evaluate the survival rate of 5 mm short implants compared to longer implants (10 mm) placed in sinus-grafted sites. Primary aim: Compare bone loss between the two groups Secondary aim: Compare surgical time and patient-reported outcomes (satisfaction and post-operative pain)
34 patients requiring an implant to replace an upper missing tooth in the premolar or 1st molar area with a bone crest height from 5 to 8 mm will be recruited for this trial. Patients will be randomized to either the test (5-mm implant) or control group (10-mm implant) using a computer-generated randomization list . 17 patients will receive a sinus lift procedure, bone graft, and 10 mm implant while the other 17 patients will receive a 5 mm short implant.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
34
Placement of a short implant
Placement of a long implant with sinus lift and bone graft
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Change in Mesial-distal (M-D) Bone Loss
Comparing mesial-distal (M-D) bone loss between the two groups. This will be measured in millimeters using standardized radiographs of the implant site at the screening visit, surgical visit, 4 months post-op, 5 months post-op, 12 months post-op, and 24 months post-op visits.
Time frame: Baseline, surgical visit 1 day, 4 months, 5 months, 12 months, 24 months
Survival Rate
The survival rate of the two groups will be recorded as a percentage at the 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits based on clinician assessment.
Time frame: 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits
Number of Sites With Bleeding on Probing
The number of sites with bleeding on probing will be compared between the two groups. Bleeding on probing of the implant site will be measured with a periodontal probe at the 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits.
Time frame: 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits
Probing Pocket Depth
The probing pocket depths will be compared between the two groups. Probing depths of the implant site will be measured with a periodontal probe at the 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits.
Time frame: 5 month post-op, 12 month post-op, and 24 month post-op visits
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