Sinus lift with dental implants in diabetic patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure to build up the upper jaw bone for dental implants in people with diabetes. It may help if you need implants for missing upper back teeth and your blood sugar is well-controlled.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are at least 20 years old
- You have insulin-dependent diabetes
- You are missing one or more upper back teeth
- The bone in your upper jaw is between 4 and 7 mm thick in the area of the missing teeth
- Your jaw bone is at least 6.5 mm wide in that area
- You have lower teeth that can bite against the implants
- Your blood sugar level is below 7.8 mmol/l (140 mg/dl) on the day of the procedure
- You do not smoke (past smokers are okay)
- You do not have active gum disease or infections in the area
- You do not grind or clench your teeth
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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