About this trial
This study evaluates the Bone Ring Technique, a single stage procedure that combines external sinus floor elevation and dental implant placement using an autogenous bone ring harvested from the chin. Ten patients with residual alveolar bone height ≤4 mm in the posterior maxilla will be enrolled. Implant stability (ISQ), vertical bone gain, peri implant bone density, and implant survival will be assessed over 6 months. The aim is to reduce treatment time and surgical interventions compared to traditional two stage approaches.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Need for dental implant in posterior maxilla (premolar/molar).
Residual alveolar bone height ≤4 mm on preoperative CBCT.
Age ≥18 years.
Controlled systemic health.
Disqualifiers
Uncontrolled systemic disease.
Head/neck radiotherapy.
Bisphosphonate therapy >3 years.
Autoimmune disease affecting healing.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Bone Ring Technique (BRT)