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All Genders
NCT07562334

Assessment of Soft Tissue Thickness Following Utilization of Buccal Pad of Fat Versus Platelet-rich Fibrin for Covering Zygomatic Implants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2026-05-01

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

73 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Would buccal pad of fat be comparable to platelet rich fibrin for Zygomatic implant coverage as a step for reconstruction of atrophic posterior maxilla, in terms of peri-implant soft tissue thickness and avoiding complicated postoperative sequalae?

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Assessment of Soft Tissue Thickness Following Utilization of Buccal Pad of Fat Versus Platelet-rich Fibrin for Covering Zygomatic Implants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Who Can Participate

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Patients with severely atrophic edentulous upper arch (Cawood class IV, V, VI) that cannot be restored by other treatments
  • Patients with 8-12 mm vertical bone height in anterior maxilla to allow placement of 2 conventional implants
  • Patients lacking posterior maxillary bone support due to significant sinus pneumatization
  • Patients in good systemic health (ASA score I-II)
  • Highly motivated patients
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Patients unwilling to give informed consent
  • Patients with systemic diseases preventing surgery including general anesthesia
  • Patients with uncontrolled diabetes or on bisphosphonate therapy
  • Heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes daily)
  • Patients with psychiatric problems, severe bruxism, or other parafunctional habits
  • Patients with acute sinusitis
  • Patients with malignancy or pathology in maxilla or zygoma

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Cairo university, Faculty of dentistry

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, 11562

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Research Team

C

Caroline John Caroline John George, masters

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

DOUBLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

PREVENTION

Number of Arms

2

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