Guided pterygoid implants for severe upper jaw bone loss
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a special type of dental implant (pterygoid implant) guided by 3D technology for people with severe bone loss in the upper back jaw. The implant anchors into a deeper bone area, avoiding the need for sinus lift surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 75 years old.
- You have severe bone loss in the upper back jaw (less than 4 mm of bone height) where implants would normally not be possible.
- You have enough space between your upper and lower teeth (about 7 mm) for a replacement tooth.
- You have a large maxillary sinus (a hollow space above the teeth) that would need a sinus lift, but there's not enough bone to do that.
- You do not have serious health conditions that prevent surgery, such as uncontrolled diabetes, radiation to the head/neck, or IV bisphosphonates.
- You do not have an active sinus infection or cyst, and you can open your mouth wide enough (at least 3 cm apart).
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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