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Sinus LiftingNCT07042958

Evaluation of Customized Zirconia Membrane in Direct Sinus Lifting With Simultaneous Implant Placement: (Randomized Control Trial)

A study testing zirconia membrane in people with Sinus Lifting, run by Fayoum University.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

Modern dental implantology offers solutions for patients with edentulism in the maxillary arch, where sinus pneumatization and alveolar ridge atrophy are common. This requires sinus floor elevation and bone grafting for implant placement. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Sinus Lifting
What is being tested?
zirconia membrane
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
24 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Jul 2025to 1 Jul 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Any age
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

None listed.

Who cannot join

  • General contraindications to implant surgery. I. Untreated gingivitis, periodontitis. II. Patient with maxillary sinusitis. III. Smoker patient. IV. Patient with parafunctional habits. V. Subjected to irradiation in the head and neck area less than 1 year before implantation.
  • Pregnant or nursing.

About this study

Modern dental implantology offers solutions for patients with edentulism in the maxillary arch, where sinus pneumatization and alveolar ridge atrophy are common. This requires sinus floor elevation and bone grafting for implant placement. Techniques like the lateral window approach and osteotome-mediated sinus floor elevation aim to achieve the necessary vertical bone height for implants. Autogenous bone grafts have been the gold standard but have limitations like donor site morbidity and graft volume loss, leading to the exploration of alternatives. Membranes, such as resorbable collagen or titanium-reinforced materials, are commonly used in these procedures but have limitations related to customization, cost, and failure rates.Recent studies have suggested that placing implants directly into the sinus without grafting material can stimulate bone formation, leveraging blood clots to activate bone-forming cells. Zirconia, a ceramic material known for its bioinertness and mechanical strength, is being explored for its potential in sinus lift procedures. Customized 3D zirconia membranes may offer a solution to enhance bone formation and soft tissue integration during sinus lifts.This study aims to evaluate the effect of using customized zirconia membranes in sinus lift procedures with simultaneous implant placement, comparing bone height outcomes with conventional sinus lifts without membranes

Read the detailed description

Modern dental implantology offers solutions for patients with edentulism in the maxillary arch, where sinus pneumatization and alveolar ridge atrophy are common. This requires sinus floor elevation and bone grafting for implant placement. Techniques like the lateral window approach and osteotome-mediated sinus floor elevation aim to achieve the necessary vertical bone height for implants. Autogenous bone grafts have been the gold standard but have limitations like donor site morbidity and graft volume loss, leading to the exploration of alternatives. Membranes, such as resorbable collagen or titanium-reinforced materials, are commonly used in these procedures but have limitations related to customization, cost, and failure rates.Recent studies have suggested that placing implants directly into the sinus without grafting material can stimulate bone formation, leveraging blood clots to activate bone-forming cells. Zirconia, a ceramic material known for its bioinertness and mechanical strength, is being explored for its potential in sinus lift procedures. Customized 3D zirconia membranes may offer a solution to enhance bone formation and soft tissue integration during sinus lifts.This study aims to evaluate the effect of using customized zirconia membranes in sinus lift procedures with simultaneous implant placement, comparing bone height outcomes with conventional sinus lifts without membranes Objectives: The study will assess bone height after sinus lift with customized zirconia membranes versus conventional sinus lift without membranes.

Methods: A randomized clinical trial will compare two groups: one using a customized zirconia membrane and implant placement, and the other receiving the procedure without the membrane. Preoperative assessments will include CBCT and CAD-guided planning, followed by implantation and postoperative monitoring to assess bone height, density, and implant stability.

Conditions
Sinus Lifting
Being tested
zirconia membrane, control group

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • zirconia membraneProcedure or surgery

    Patients with atrophic maxilla will undergo a direct sinus lift procedure, utilizing a customized zirconia membrane for tenting, along with simultaneous implant placement.

  • control groupProcedure or surgery

    Patients with atrophic maxilla will undergo a direct sinus lift procedure, using tenting with simultaneous implant placement.

Study groups in NCT07042958
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Study groupExperimentalNot described
Receives: Procedure: zirconia membrane
control group):ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Procedure: control group

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Gained bone height

    Measured: 6month

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Jun 2025
  2. Study start1 Jul 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jul 2026 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Sequential
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
24 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07042958
Sponsor's protocol ID
the number obtain at end study
Status last verified
Jun 2025
First submitted
20 Jun 2025
Last updated
29 Jun 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing zirconia membrane in people with Sinus Lifting, run by Fayoum University.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Jun 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Gained bone height (time frame: 6month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Jun 2025.

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