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Published on: October 18, 2021
Implant survival rates after maxillary sinus augmentation
Massimo Del Fabbro1, Gabriele Rosano, Silvio Taschieri
1Department of Technologies for Health, Dental Clinic, IRCCS Galeazzi Institute, University of Milan, Milan, Italy. massimo.delfabbro@unimi.it
European Journal of Oral Sciences
|December 4, 2008
Summary
Dental implants in the atrophic posterior maxilla benefit from sinus augmentation. Textured implant surfaces and bone substitutes show promising survival rates in grafted sinuses, independent of placement timing.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Atrophic posterior maxilla presents challenges for dental implant therapy due to reduced bone height.
- Sinus augmentation is a common procedure to address bone deficiency before implant placement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate implant survival rates in grafted maxillary sinuses.
- To assess the influence of implant surface, graft material, and implant placement timing on outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of electronic databases.
- Screening of articles based on specific inclusion criteria.
- Data extraction and categorization by graft material, implant surface, and placement timing.
Main Results:
- Implants in bone substitutes or composite grafts showed slightly better survival than those in 100% autogenous grafts.
- Textured implant surfaces yielded better outcomes than machined surfaces, irrespective of graft material.
- Simultaneous and delayed implant placement procedures demonstrated similar survival rates.
Conclusions:
- Bone substitutes are effective for sinus augmentation, potentially reducing donor-site morbidity.
- Textured implant surfaces may enhance outcomes in various graft types.
- Further long-term studies are required to validate non-autogenous graft performance.