A gum flap technique to close a mouth-to-sinus hole
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgical method using a special gum flap to fix a chronic hole between the mouth and sinus in the back of the upper jaw. It may help people who have this problem after a tooth extraction or other dental procedure.
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Who can take part
- You have a long-standing opening between your mouth and sinus in the back of your upper jaw
- You are 18 years or older
- You have no other medical conditions (you are generally healthy)
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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