Natural blood product may improve dental implant success in sinus lifts
NCT ID NCT07367217
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new method using albumin platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) for sinus lift surgery before placing dental implants. Thirty-two patients with limited jawbone height received either A-PRF or a standard allograft. The goal was to see which approach gives better implant stability and bone growth over two years.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- albumin platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a simpler, more natural option for sinus lifts before dental implants, potentially reducing the need for synthetic materials.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The procedure still carries standard surgical risks like infection or implant failure.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, 002, Egypt
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