Retrospective analysis of Frialit-2 implants in the augmented sinus

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Dental Implantology
• Periodontology

Background:

• Sinus augmentation is frequently required for dental implant placement in the posterior maxilla due to insufficient bone height.
• Long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of implants placed in augmented sinuses are crucial for treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of dental implants placed in the posterior maxilla following sinus augmentation.
• To assess implant survival and success rates, peri-implant bone levels, and Periotest values over a 5-year period.

Main Methods:

• A retrospective study analyzing clinical and radiographic data of patients who received implants with sinus augmentation.
• Parameters assessed included Periotest values, radiographic bone loss, and implant survival/success rates up to 5 years post-placement.

Main Results:

• A high success rate of 92.7% was achieved for implants in the augmented sinus region.
• Mean coronal bone loss was minimal (0.5 mm at 6 months, 1.2 mm at 48 months).
• Stable peri-implant parameters were observed throughout the 5-year observation period.

Conclusions:

• Sinus augmentation followed by dental implant placement in the posterior maxilla demonstrates predictable and stable long-term clinical and radiographic results.
• The success rates were comparable across different implant-supported treatment modalities in this region.