Masticatory function in edentulous patients wearing implant overdentures after graftless maxillary sinus membrane elevation
Suen A. N. Lie,
Caroline M. Speksnijder,
Haris Kalic
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundGraftless sinus floor augmentation shows good results in bone gain, radiology and implant survival. Clinically, this technique can be recommended as an alternative to conventional procedures using augmentation materials.ObjectivesThis study aims to assess masticatory performance, masticatory ability and patient satisfaction after graftless sinus floor augmentation.MethodsThe study group consisted of patients who had received a graftless sinus lift procedure in a split‐mouth design and was compared to… Show more
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