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Can a better scan of a tiny jaw artery prevent bleeding during dental surgery?

NCT ID NCT07726121

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospital of the Ministry of Interior, Kielce, Poland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses cone-beam CT scans to map the alveolar antral artery, a small blood vessel in the upper jaw that can be injured during dental implant or sinus lift procedures. Researchers will analyze 1,000 existing scans to document the artery's typical location, size, and variations. The goal is to determine which imaging method best identifies this artery, potentially helping surgeons avoid it and reduce complications.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons avoid injuring the alveolar antral artery during dental implant or sinus lift procedures, reducing bleeding and complications.
What could go wrong
This is an observational imaging study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not translate into improved surgical outcomes without further research.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 1,000 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

General population of patients referred for CBCT imaging for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * CBCT scans acquired following a written referral from a physician or dentist. * Complete visualization of the alveolar antral artery canal and the maxillary sinus region. * Sufficient image quality to allow reliable anatomical assessment. Exclusion Criteria: * CBCT scans with significant imaging artefacts affecting visualization of the alveolar antral artery canal. * Previous surgical procedures or pathological lesions in the region of interest that preclude reliable anatomical assessment. * Incomplete visualization of the region of interest.

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Conditions

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arterial disorder

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ARTERY Cone-beam computed tomography Maxillary sinus

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Hospital of the Ministry of Interior

    RECRUITING

    Kielce, 25-375, Poland

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