Short Dental Implants (5 mm) Versus Long Dental Implants (10 mm)

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Conditions studied: Bone Loss, Alveolar

In brief

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the survival rate of 5 mm short implants compared to longer implants (10 mm) placed in sinus-grafted sites. Primary aim: Compare bone loss between the two groups Secondary aim: Compare surgical time and patient-reported outcomes (satisfaction and post-operative pain)

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04144322

Run by

University of Michigan

People needed

34

Starts

2019-10-14

Expected to finish

2024-04-22

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-06

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 20-70 years at enrollment
• Systemically healthy patients
• Full-mouth plaque score and full-mouth bleeding score ≤ 30% (measured at four sites per tooth)
• In need of one premolar or 1st molar dental implant in the maxillary area
• Neighboring teeth to the planned implant must have natural root(s) or implant supported restoration.
• Presence of natural tooth/teeth, partial prosthesis and/or implants in the opposite jaw in contact with the planned crown/s deemed by the investigator as likely to present an initially stable implant situation
• Residual bone height under the maxillary sinus between 5 to 7 mm and a width of at least 7 mm, as measured on cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) scans.

You may not qualify if…

• Unlikely to be able to comply with study procedures
• Uncontrolled pathologic processes in the oral cavity
• History of head and neck chemotherapy within 5 years prior to surgery
• Systemic or local disease or condition that could compromise post-operative healing and/or osseointegration
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus HbA1c >8
• Taking corticosteroids, IV bisphosphonates, or any other medication that could influence post-operative healing and/or osseointegration
• Smokes more than 10 cigarettes/day
• Bruxer
• Present alcohol and/or drug abuser
• Pregnant, unsure pregnancy status, or lactating females (self-reported)

Where it is running

• University of Michigan School of Dentistry — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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