Evaluation of the stability of short implants in the posterior maxilla and the posterior mandible using the Periotest: controlled clinical trial

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Oral Health; atrophic posterior maxilla and mandible

• Registration Number: PACTR201610001197438
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Other
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Any partially edentulous patient missing teeth in the posterior area requiring 1
to 2 dental implants.
2. Patient age: 18 years or older
3. Able to sign an informed consent form.
4. Patients with no systemic diseases.
5. Patients who are cooperative, motivated, and hygiene conscious.
6. The recipient site of the implant should be free from any pathological
conditions.
7. Vertical bone heights at implant sites have to be 8.5 - 10 mm above the mandibular
canals and 7.5 - 9 mm below the maxillary sinuses.
8. Bone thickness has to be at least 6 mm.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Systemic contraindications to implant surgery
2. Patients in the growth stage with partially erupted teeth
3. Patient subjected to irradiation in the head and neck area
4. Immunosuppressed or immunocompromised
5. Patient treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates
6. Patients with untreated periodontitis
7. Patients with poor oral hygiene and motivation
8. Uncontrolled diabetes and heavy smokers
9. Pregnant or nursing
10.Substance abuse
11. Psychiatric problems or unrealistic expectations
12. Lack of opposite occluding dentition in the area intended for implant
placement
13.Acute or chronic infection/inflammation in the area intended for implant
placement

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified