Severely resorbed edentulous maxilla Severe bone loss in the upper jaw
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Severely atrophic edentulous maxilla with insufficient bone volume for dental implants, defined as the absence of bone in all 3 zones (Bedrossian et al. 2008) assessed using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).Bone thickness > 5 mm between the articular tubercle and the mastoid bone for calvarial bone harvesting.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Active periodontal disease in lower dentition,Maxillary sinus infection,Acute inflammatory oral disease,Smoking >10 cigarettes/dayUncontrolled diabetes,Prior radiotherapy in the head- and-neck region,Ongoing chemotherapy or mental/physical disabilities to maintain basic oral hygiene procedures or completion of PROMs.Previous augmentation procedures with or without implant placement.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint is the change in oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) measured with the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-20) questionnaire, assessed preoperatively and at multiple postoperative time points. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary endpoints include implant and prosthesis survival, complications, pain (VAS), and patient satisfaction. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam