Authors
Nedir R., Nurdin N., Vazquez L., AbiNajm S., Bischof M.
Title
Osteotome sinus floor elevation without grafting: A 10-year prospective study
Journal
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research 18(3):609-617, 2016
Abstract
ABSTRACT This article aims to evaluate and compare the 10-year bone anchorage and protrusion of implants into the sinus using cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) and periapical X-rays. Implants (≤10 mm) were placed with osteotome sinus floor elevation (OSFE) without grafting in maxillae of bone height ≤8 mm. After 10 years, the CBCT analysis showed bone at the buccal and palatal implant sides and corroborated the results obtained using periapical X-rays. In the absence of any symptom or complication, the use of two-dimensional radiography is sufficient for routine long-term follow-up of implants after OSFE without grafting.
