Data collection will be done on all patients who underwent a lateral maxillary sinus floor augmentation in the Faculty of Dental Medicine, both in the Periodontology Department and in the Oral Surgery Department. Pre-surgical residual bone height will be measured on patients with a preoperative CBCT, and marginal bone loss will be measured in patients with a postoperative periapical radiograph that dates at least 3 years after implant placement. In contrast to other studies who only associated between the presurgical residual bone height and implant survival / success rate, this study design takes a more in depth approach and measures the exact marginal bone loss on each implant. In addition, other factors will be taken into consideration (implant type, smoking status, diabetes status) to eliminate any confounding factors.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
142
Sinus lift was performed to the patients, then after 9 months dental implants were placed.
Saint Joseph University of Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
Marginal Bone Loss
mesial and distal marginal bone loss were calculated from the implant platform to the first bone to implant contact
Time frame: at least 3 years after implant placement
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