Can AI and Tooth-Derived grafts make dental implants more precise?
NCT ID NCT06887582
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether using artificial intelligence and computer guidance to lift the sinus floor and place dental implants immediately, along with a graft made from the patient's own tooth, improves outcomes compared to the traditional free-hand method. The study includes people who need sinus augmentation due to insufficient bone height (4-7 mm) and are candidates for implants. The main goal is to measure how much new bone forms, using 3D scans, to see if the AI-assisted approach is more accurate and effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-assisted/computer-guided crestal sinus lifting with immediate implant placement, using an electromagnetic mallet and autologous dentin block graft
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could make dental implants safer and more effective for people with insufficient bone, reducing complications and improving long-term outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Risks include surgical complications, graft failure, or implant rejection, and the AI guidance may not outperform traditional methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of dentistry, kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, 214312, Egypt
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