Implant stability in the posterior maxilla: a controlled clinical trial

Completed

• Conditions: Implant dentistry; Oral Health

• Registration Number: ISRCTN33469250
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Porto

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2017-04-22
• Last Update Posted: 24 July 2017

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years and over
2. In good medical and oral condition
3. Need one or more dental implants in the posterior maxilla, for supporting fixed rehabilitations (single crowns or fixed partial prostheses)
4. Willing to fully participate in the study, attending all the requested follow-up sessions

Exclusion Criteria

1. Uncontrolled systemic diseases (uncompensated oral diabetes)
2. History of head/neck irradiation
3. Haemophilia
4. Immune system severe deficiencies
5. On pharmacological therapies that could alter bone metabolism (patients treated with oral/intravenous amino- bisphosphonates)
6. Pregnancy and lactation
7. Smoking >20 cigarettes/day (heavy smokers)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental implants primary stability is assessed using Insertion Torque (IT) and Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) measurements after implant placement.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Dental implants secondary stability and its progression is asssessed using Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ) at 15, 30, 45 and 60 days.