MedPath

Effect of Multiple Perforations of the Sinus Floor on Bone Formation After Sinus Floor Elevation

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Bone Formation
Dental Implant
Sinus Elevation
Registration Number
NCT05362136
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of Vienna
Brief Summary

The aim of the present study is to compare the rate of new bone formation after sinus floor elevation with or without perforation of the cortical sinus floor prior to insertion of augmentation material. Twelve patients requiring bilateral sinus floor elevation will be recruited for a pilot study in split-mouth design. On both sides a lateral window will be prepared and the sinus mucosa will be elevated. After this step, the sides are assigned as test or control side. While the control side is just filled with augmentation material, an additional step is performed for the test side, i.e., prior to inserting the augmentation material, the cortical bone layer of the sinus floor is perforated several times into the trabecular bone layer to improve the blood supply to the grafting material. Thereafter, both sides are left to healing for 4-6 months until implant installation. At timepoint of implant installation, a bone biopsy will be collected to allow histological assessment of the grafted area.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
12
Inclusion Criteria
  • in need of bilateral sinus floor elevation
  • residual alveolar ridge height 2-6mm
  • residual alveolar ridge width > 4mm
Exclusion Criteria
  • uncontrolled periodontal disease
  • acute or chronic sinusitis

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
New bone formation4-6 months after sinus floor elevation

histological assessment of new bone formation after sinus floor elevation (%)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna

🇦🇹

Vienna, Austria

University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
🇦🇹Vienna, Austria
Kristina Bertl
Contact
kristina.bertl@meduniwien.ac.at

MedPath

Empowering clinical research with data-driven insights and AI-powered tools.

© 2025 MedPath, Inc. All rights reserved.