The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
An examination of the participants mouth is done first. If they do not have enough bone to place a dental implant as a tooth replacement, and they have chosen sinus augmentation to treat this issue during implant placement a leukocyte platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF) will be performed instead of using other available options. The only difference from usual care is that L-PRF alone will be used as the bone formation material and two additional x-rays, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCTs) will be taken right after the procedure and then again six months after treatment. CBCT is a special type of 3D X-ray commonly used in dentistry and oral surgery. Unlike traditional X-rays, which create flat 2D images, CBCT produces detailed 3D images of your teeth, jawbone, nerves, and nearby tissues.
Prior to surgery, a detailed radiographic assessment is performed utilizing a limited volume CBCT and periapical radiographs (PA). During the implant planning phase, a careful evaluation of the implant's positioning and angulation will be conducted based on the preoperative CBCT images. On the day of the surgical appointment, following local anesthetic administration, a full-thickness flap is elevated, facilitating access and visibility for a comprehensive assessment of the alveolar ridge and the specific site designated for implant placement. A closed sinus augmentation will be performed. Upo…
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ability of participant to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. 2. English speaking. 3. Individuals who are normal healthy or have a diabetes diagnosis with a current HbA1c \< 7.0. 4. Partially edentulous patients (18-85 years of age) requiring maxillary sinus augmentation for dental implant placement 5. At minimum 5mm of native bone below the maxillary sinus inferior border Exclusion Criteria: 1. Maxillary sinus disease 2. Diabetes diagnosis with a current HbA1c \> 7.1 or greater, or if HbA1c status cannot be confirmed, due to di…
L-PRF does not directly induce bone formation within the maxillary sinus; rather, it serves as an autologous biologic scaffold that facilitates the regenerative process
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