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Carlo Rengo1, Antonino Fiorino2, Alessandro Cucchi3
1Department of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials, University of Siena, Viale Bracci, 53100, Siena, Italy. carlorengo@alice.it.
Clinical Oral Investigations
|February 23, 2021
Summary
Maxillary sinus floor elevation is a safe oral surgery procedure with moderate, well-tolerated patient-reported outcomes and low complication rates. Careful patient selection and surgical planning are key for successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Periodontology
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Patient outcomes after oral surgery are highly variable.
- Limited literature exists on patient-reported outcomes following maxillary sinus elevation.
- Understanding patient morbidity is crucial for surgical planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient-reported outcomes after maxillary sinus floor elevation.
- To assess complication rates associated with this oral surgery procedure.
- To gather data on patient experience and tolerance.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient records from a private dental office.
- Utilized Visual Analog Scale for pain (VAS_pain) and Visual Rating Scales for discomfort (VRS_discomfort) and willingness to repeat (VRS_willingness).
- Recorded analgesic intake, swelling duration, ecchymosis, and surgical complications.
Main Results:
- Moderate post-operative pain, decreasing within 4 days.
- Low discomfort levels and high patient willingness (77.63%) to repeat the procedure.
- High incidence of swelling (97.36%) and ecchymosis (51.32%), with short durations. Membrane perforation occurred in 4 cases.
Conclusions:
- Maxillary sinus grafting is a safe procedure with manageable morbidity.
- Patient-reported outcomes indicate good tolerance and high satisfaction.
- Emphasizes the importance of case selection, surgical planning, and operator expertise for optimal results.
