Dental bone graft showdown: fibers vs particles in sinus lifts
NCT ID NCT06173791
First seen Feb 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding bone graft fibers instead of particles to a standard bone substitute leads to more new bone growth in the upper jaw. Twenty-six adults needing sinus augmentation before dental implants received both types of graft material. Researchers measured bone formation six months later using tissue samples and scans.
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University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) fibers and particles, combined with deproteinized bovine bone mineral (DBBM)
What this could lead to
If fibers work better, dentists may have a new option to improve bone growth for dental implants in the upper jaw.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The difference between fibers and particles might be small or not clinically meaningful.
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