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Long implants with sinus lift versus short implants: which is better for missing upper back teeth?

Comparative evaluation of implant stability, clinical and CBCT outcomes of long implants with indirect sinus lift versus short implants in maxillary posterior edentulous patients a randomized clinical trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100966
Enrollment
20
Registered
2026-01-13
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K084- Partial loss of teeth

Interventions

Intervention1: Indirect sinus lift with long implants: Following the administration of local anaesthesia, a horizontal crestal incision will be made, and mucoperiosteal flaps will be elevated. To car

Sponsors

Indian Society of Periodontology
Lead Sponsor
Dr Janhavi Kulkarni
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Partially edentulous posterior maxilla, Residual bone height of 5-7 mm with ridge width more than 6 mm, Patients requiring indirect sinus lift, Patients willing for surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: General contraindications to implant surgery o Local and systemic conditions affecting bone o Poor oral hygiene and motivation o Presence of local anatomical limitations o Untreated periodontitis or acute/purulent infection in the area intended for implant placement o Unable to commit to 1-year follow-up o Treated or under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates o Lacking antagonistic occlusal surfaces for the study implants at implant loading

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Successful osseointegration Stable, functional and long term replacement of missing toothTimepoint: Baseline At stage 2 surgery During loading 1 year

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Janhavi Kulkarni

SMBT Dental College and Hospital

drpsrakhewar@gmail.com9370017343

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026