Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

• A histomorphometric analysis of bone formation with three different bone graft materials following sinus augmentation, Role: Investigator, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (08/2015 - 08/2016) Status: Completed

Internal

• The Influence of Ethnicity on Maxillary and Mandibular Buccal Plate Thickness: A Retrospective Radiographic Study Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (04/2023) Status: Approved
• An evaluation of marginal crestal bone changes around endosseous implants placed in extraction sockets following alveoloplasty using stereolithiographic bone model guided surgery, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Restorative Dentistry, (02/2015 - 02/2016) Status: Completed
• Longitudinal evaluation of change of buccal soft tissue thickness following placement of connective tissue graft to enhance implant esthetics, Role: PI, LLU School of Dentistry, (08/2007 - 08/2008) Status: Completed
• Ability to estimate the pain experienced by patients from probing during periodontal examination, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Dentistry, (08/2005 - 08/2006) Status: Completed
• The Association Between Maxillary Sinus Anatomy and Sinus Lift Perforations: A Retrospective Radiographic Evaluation Based on Cone Beam CT, Role: PI, LLU Dept. of Periodontics, (04/2025) Status: Approved