New study tests gentler sinus lift techniques for dental implants

NCT ID NCT05495490

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This trial compares two ways to lift the sinus floor before placing dental implants in the upper jaw. One method uses special drills, the other uses a tool called an osteotome. The goal is to see which gives more bone gain and better implant stability. Twenty adults with missing upper back teeth will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Procedure: Osseodensification or osteotome internal sinus lift
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which sinus lift technique is safer and more effective for placing dental implants in the upper jaw.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both procedures carry risks like membrane perforation or implant instability.

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MAXILLARY SINUS FLOOR AUGMENTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Faculty of Dentistry- Ain Shams University
RECRUITING

Cairo, 11566, Egypt
Faculty of Dentistry- Assiut University
RECRUITING

Asyut, 71517, Egypt

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