Dental bone graft showdown: fibers vs particles in sinus lifts

NCT ID NCT06173791

Completed Disease control Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding bone graft fibers instead of particles to a standard bone substitute leads to more new bone growth in the upper jaw. Twenty-six adults needing sinus augmentation before dental implants received both types of graft material. Researchers measured bone formation six months later using tissue samples and scans.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) fibers and particles, combined with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM)
What this could lead to: If fibers work better, dentists may have a new option to improve bone growth for dental implants in the upper jaw.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between fibers and particles might be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone resorption disease osteonecrosis of the jaw Tooth Loss

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BONE LOSS IN JAW

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

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