"Computer-Guided vs Freehand Zygomatic Implant Placement

NCT ID: NCT06925438

Last Updated: 2025-04-16

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

8 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-10

Study Completion Date

2025-03-12

Brief Summary

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This randomized trial compares computer-guided versus free-hand zygomatic implant placement in patients with atrophic maxillae or maxillary defects. Participants receive either 3D-navigated implants (using stereolithographic guides) or conventional free-hand placement. Primary outcomes measure accuracy through apical angular deviation (°), apical/coronal linear deviations (mm) relative to MSP/FHP/CP planes (CT-based), while secondary outcomes assess implant stability (ISQ) and complications (sinusitis/infection) over 6 months. The study evaluates whether guided surgery improves precision in complex maxillary rehabilitation.

Detailed Description

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"This study was retrospectively registered due to initial lack of awareness of prospective registration requirements. All procedures followed ethical guidelines (Approval #880/62), and results are reported transparently."

Study Design

A single-center, randomized controlled trial conducted at Al-Azhar University, comparing computer-guided versus free-hand zygomatic implant placement. Participants are allocated 1:1 to:

Group A (Free-hand): Implants placed using ZAGA classification with conventional surgical techniques.

Group B (Guided): Implants placed via 3D-printed bone-supported surgical templates (DICOM-based planning).

Interventions

Both Groups:

Pre-op: CT scans for zygomatic bone assessment.

Anesthesia: General anesthesia with local infiltration for hemostasis.

Surgical Protocol: Full-thickness flap, implant placement , two-stage healing.

Group B-Specific Steps:

Digital implant path planning (entrance/exit points).

Stereolithographic guide fabrication with metal sleeves.

Guide fixation with monocortical screws during surgery.

Rationale Zygomatic implants require high precision due to anatomical complexity. While free-hand placement depends on surgeon skill, computer guidance may reduce errors. This trial evaluates whether guided surgery improves accuracy (angular deviation) and reduces complications (sinusitis, infection).

Methodological Rigor Randomization: Block randomization via SPSS.

Blinding: Radiographic assessors blinded to group allocation.

Sample Size: 16 implants (8/group), powered to detect 3.73° mean angular deviation difference (α=0.05, β=0.10; based on Grecchi et al. 2022).

Ethical Compliance Approved by Al-Azhar University (Ref: 880/62).

Consent forms documented risks/benefits (e.g., sinus perforation, infection).

Conditions

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Dental Implants Maxillary Diseases

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Caregivers Outcome Assessors
"The participants, care providers, and outcomes assessors were blinded to the method of implant placement (computer-guided or freehand) to minimize bias."

Study Groups

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Computer-Guided Zygomatic Implants

Zygomatic implants placed using 3D-printed bone-supported surgical guides created from preoperative CT scans.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Computer-guided zygomatic implant system

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Preoperative digital planning (DICOM data) to fabricate guides with metal sleeves for drill alignment

Free-Hand Zygomatic Implants

Zygomatic implants placed using anatomical landmarks (ZAGA classification) without surgical guides.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

free-hand zygomatic implant placement

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Standard placement using sequential drills (2.8-3.6mm) under saline irrigation

Interventions

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Computer-guided zygomatic implant system

Preoperative digital planning (DICOM data) to fabricate guides with metal sleeves for drill alignment

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

free-hand zygomatic implant placement

Standard placement using sequential drills (2.8-3.6mm) under saline irrigation

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients aged ≥40 years
* Atrophic maxillary ridge (Cawood \& Howell Class IV-VI)
* Maxillary defects due to trauma, tumor resection, or congenital conditions

Exclusion Criteria

* Acute maxillary sinusitis
* Uncontrolled systemic diseases affecting osseointegration
* Pathological lesions in maxilla/zygoma
* Heavy smoking (\>20 cigarettes/day)
Minimum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Al-Azhar University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Abdelfattah Moawad Abdelfattah

Assistant Lecturer

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Bahaa El-Din Abd Raboo, phd

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Al-Azhar University, faculty of dentistry ,Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dept

Mohamed Abdel Akhar, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Al-Azhar University, faculty of dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dept

Abdelfattah Moawad, BDS, MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Al-Azhar University, faculty of dentistry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Dept

Locations

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Faculty of Dental Medicine - Boys, Al-Azhar University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Site Status

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine - Boys, Al-Azhar University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Site Status

Countries

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Egypt

Other Identifiers

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ZygomaticRCT880/62

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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