Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Twenty-seven consecutive patients (17 woman/10 men, mean age: 59.7 years) in 2 clinics underwent maxillary sinus augmentation by lateral approach using β-TCP as grafting material. Implant survival, prosthesis success, periimplant bone loss, oral hygiene level, soft tissue condition, complication occurrence, and patient satisfaction were assessed. RESULTS: Thirty-one sinuses were successfully augmented. Sixty implants were placed. No sinus membrane perforations occurred. The mean follow-up after grafting was 39.3 ± 8.7 months (range, 22-52 months), and it was 30.5 ± 8.1 months (range, 15-43 months) after implant loading. No implants were lost. After 1 year of loading, marginal bone loss averaged -0.88 ± 0.46 mm (n = 54 implants). Mean full-mouth plaque and bleeding scores were 11.5% ± 4.8% and 3.5% ± 2.8%, respectively. No biological or mechanical complications were recorded. Patient satisfaction was very high. CONCLUSION: Despite limited sample size and follow-up duration, highly macroporous β-TCP proved a valuable bone substitute for sinus augmentation, even when used alone.
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Authors | Raphael Bettach, Bernard Guillaume, Silvio Taschieri, Massimo Del Fabbro |
Journal | Implant dentistry
(Implant Dent)
Vol. 23
Issue 3
Pg. 357-64
(Jun 2014)
ISSN: 1538-2982 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 24819814
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Biocompatible Materials
- Bone Substitutes
- Calcium Phosphates
- beta-tricalcium phosphate
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Topics |
- Biocompatible Materials
(therapeutic use)
- Bone Substitutes
(therapeutic use)
- Calcium Phosphates
(therapeutic use)
- Dental Prosthesis Retention
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Sinus Floor Augmentation
(adverse effects, methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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