Reduced bone height in the posterior maxilla (1-4 mm) Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. At least eighteen years old 2. Have healed edentulous sites on the posterior maxillae region with 5mm or less residual bone height to place implants in need of sinus graft procedure.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Alcoholism 2. Smoking 3. Drug abuse 4. Diabetes 5. Heart disease 6. Bleeding disorders 7. Weakened immune systems 8. Radiation exposure 9. Bleeding disorders 10. Past or ongoing use of steroids or bisphosphonates 11. Prior bone augmentation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain perception measured using the Visual Analogue Scale during the first week after surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of life measured using the Oral Health Impact Profile 14 translated in Portuguese during the first week after surgery 2. Implant osseointegration success rate measured using clinical examination at 6 months after surgery 3. Patient registration of analgesic medication usage during the first week after surgery | — |
Countries
Portugal
Contacts
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