Short implants ( < 8mm) versus longer implants ( ≥8mm) with lateral sinus floor augmentation in posterior atrophic maxilla: A meta-analysis of RCT`s in humans.

CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of the present study, prosthetic rehabilitations with short implants (<8mm) in posterior maxilla is a reliable treatment option as an alternative to lateral wall sinus floor augmentation. PMID: 32040465 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32040465?dopt=Abstract

Source: Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal - February 12, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal Source Type: research