New dental implant technique could avoid painful sinus surgery

NCT ID NCT01988480

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a new way to place dental implants in the upper jaw without a sinus lift. 60 adults missing teeth took part. One group got implants using image-guided surgery, the other had a standard sinus lift with bone graft. The goal was to see if the new method works as well or better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

image-guided surgery

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a less invasive alternative to sinus lift for dental implants, reducing recovery time and cost.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. The procedure may not work for everyone and requires enough remaining bone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Mouth, Edentulous

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon - Service de Consultations et Traitements Dentaires

    Lyon, 69365, France