New dental implant technique could skip sinus lift surgery

NCT ID NCT01988480

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a new way to place dental implants in the upper jaw when there isn't much bone. Instead of doing a sinus lift (a common bone-building surgery), doctors used a special image-guided system to place implants more precisely. The study included 60 adults who needed implants and had enough bone for the new method. The goal was to see if the new approach works just as well, with fewer steps and less discomfort.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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

    Lyon, 69365, France

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