Research Projects & Grants

Internal

• Effect of Splinting Implant Scan Bodies lntraorally on The Trueness of Complete Arch Digital Impressions: A Clinical Study, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, (04/2021 - 12/2023) Status: Completed

Other Research

• Thesis advisory committee for graduate student, Master's Thesis Committee: Prosthodontic Department Graduate Student Dr Omaima Alquahtani, Thesis Defense Title: Evaluating the Accuracy of Stereophotogrammetry and Intraoral Scanning for Full-Arch Implant-Supported Fixed Rehabilitation under Different Ambient Light Conditions: Am In Vitro Study. March 13th 2026. (03/2026)
• Research Title for Case Report Publication: Preservation of an Intraosseous Alveolar Antral Artery during Lateral Window Sinus Augmentation using a Modified Dask-Piezoelectric Technique: A Clinical Report. Alrashed M, Garbacea A, Lozada J, Kattadiyil M.T. (05/2026 - Present)
• The use of Photogrammetry as a Clinical Tool to Diagnose Mandibular Flexure for Complete Arch Fixed Implant Prosthesis: a Case Report. Garbacea A, Alsader H, Kattadiyil MT, Kang J. (05/2026 - Present)
• Management of Peri-Implant Complication: a Clinical Case Report. Azamel S, Garbacea A, Kattadiyil MT. (05/2026 - Present)
• Thesis advisor committee for graduate student research, Master's Thesis Committee, Dr Hasnad Alsader, Prosthodontic Department; Master of Science Thesis title: Accuracy of Stereophotogrammetry and Intraoral Scanner for Full-Arch Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis under various Moisture conditions: an In Vitro Study. (04/2026 - Present)
• Thesis advisor committee for graduate student Dr Tyler Chudiak, Master's Thesis Committee, Prosthodontic Department: Effect of Surgical Field Contamination on the Accuracy of Photogrammetry for Complete-Arch Implant Digital Impressions: An In Vitro Study. Chudiak T, Garbacea A, Kattadiyil MT, Kang J. (06/2026 - Present)