Radiographic Changes in the Maxillary Sinus Following Closed Sinus Augmentation
A closed sinus augmentation is performed for dental implant placement.
- EligibilityCriteria: Inclusion Criteria:  Partially edentulous patients (18-85 years of age) requiring maxillary sinus augmentation for dental implant placement. At least 5mm of native bone below the maxillary sinus. Nonsmokers. If diabetic, current HbA1C <7.0 (less than or equal to 7.0)  Exclusion Criteria:  Maxillary sinus disease. Pregnancy or attempting to become pregnant. Diseases that affect bone metabolism. Use of medications known to affect bone metabolism. Tobacco use. Alcoholism or recreational drug use. Diabetic with HbA1C >7.0 (above 7.0) - HealthyVolunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers - Gender: All - MinimumAge: 18 Years - MaximumAge: 85 Years - StdAgeList: Adult, Older Adult