New drill method could make sinus lifts safer and faster
NCT ID NCT06902454
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new way to lift the sinus floor using a special drill (Densah bur) guided by a surgical template, while placing a dental implant at the same time. Ten patients with missing upper back teeth and a shallow sinus will receive this procedure. The goal is to see how much bone can be added and how well the implant holds.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- densah drill technique
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique may offer a more precise and less invasive way to lift the sinus floor and place dental implants in one procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 10 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Risks include pain, infection, or implant failure.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University
Tanta, 3111, Egypt
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