1-stage versus 2-stage lateral sinus lift procedures: 1-year post-loading results of a multicentre randomised controlled trial.

Conclusion: No statistically significant differences were observed between implants placed according to 1- or 2-stage sinus lift procedures. However this study may suggest that in patients having residual bone height between 1 to 3 mm below the maxillary sinus, there might be a slightly higher risk for implant failures when performing a 1-stage lateral sinus lift procedure.
PMID: 24892114 [PubMed - in process]

Source: European Journal of Oral Implantology - June 4, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Felice P, Pistilli R, Piattelli M, Soardi E, Barausse C, Esposito M Tags: Eur J Oral Implantol Source Type: research