RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05495490

Osseodensification Versus Osteotome Internal Sinus Lifting in Delayed Implant Placement

Osseodensification Versus Osteotome Internal Sinus Lifting in Delayed Implant Placement (A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial)

Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Enrollment

20 participants

Start Date

Feb 10, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation

Summary

The sinus lift technique through alveolar crest Osseodensification is conservative, minimally invasive, and minimally traumatic, utilizing hydropneumatic counterclockwise rotating instruments to lift the maxillary sinus floor without touching the Schneiderian membrane, thereby minimizing the risk of perforation. In contrast, the internal sinus lift technique utilizing osteotomes to raise the Schneiderian membrane eliminated hammering, making the technique more patient-friendly, with the placement of a graft biomaterial around the implant. The challenge in this technique was the availability of \> 5mm residual bone height preventing membrane perforation and low primary implant stability. Consequently, the investigator aims to compare the efficacy and clinical outcomes of Osseodensification and Osteotome internal sinus lifting after delayed implant placement by assessing bone gain and bone density around implants radiographically, the primary stability of the implants clinically, and patient satisfaction.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Osseodensification Internal Sinus Lift and a procedure called Osteotome Internal Sinus Lift for people with maxillary sinus floor augmentation. The study is currently recruiting participants at 2 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 40 Years.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREOsseodensification Internal Sinus Lift

The osteotomy for the Osseodensification internal sinus lift begins with the advancement of a twist drill at 800 rpm and saline irrigation to within 1-2 mm of the sinus floor. The osteotomy is then widened by employing a series of osteotomy drills rotating at 800 rpm. Infracture of the sinus has occurred when the final osteotomy drill is advanced with gentle pressure at 100 rpm counterclockwise without irrigation until a bouncing sensation ("haptic feedback") occurs. After infracture, the graft material will be injected into the osteotomy site. Using the final osteotomy drill, the graft is guided apically. This procedure is repeated incrementally to raise the membrane. Once sufficient space has been created beneath the antral membrane, the implant will be inserted followed by suturing.

PROCEDUREOsteotome Internal Sinus Lift

The osteotomy for the Osteotome internal sinus lift will begin with standard drills and saline irrigation to prepare the implant socket with a working length that is 1-2 mm shorter than the residual bone height as determined by radiographic examination. After preparation, a series of osteotomes of varying diameters will be sequentially utilized to widen the osteotomy and elevate the Schneiderian membrane by vertical tapping to create a "greenstick" fracture. The Valsalva maneuver (nasal blowing test) will be performed to determine the integrity of the Schneiderian membrane. During the osteotomy, the graft material will be injected and slowly placed into the elevated space using osteotomes until the desired depth is reached. Implant placement and suturing will conclude the procedure.