Long-term Retrospective Study of Implants Placed after Sinus Floor Augmentation with Fresh-frozen homologous block

Contemp Clin Dent. 2017 Apr-Jun;8(2):248-252. doi: 10.4103/ccd.ccd_63_17.

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze and follow-up implants placed in the posterior maxillary regions previously grafted with homologous bone.

Materials and methods: Forty-one grafts with homologous bone blocks were performed in maxillary sinuses, and 121 implants were placed in premolar and molar regions approximately 6 months after the grafts. Patients were followed up for periods varying from 12 to 124 months after rehabilitation.

Results: The results showed two implant failures, for a 98.3% success rate during the follow-up period.

Discussion: The implants placed had an average torque of 40 N-cm, regardless of the, design, diameter, and length of the implants used.

Conclusion: After following up on the implants placed in this study, we concluded that those placed in regions of the maxillary sinuses previously grafted with homologous bone blocks had high long-term success rates and met the functional masticatory requirements.

Keywords: Allogenic graft; bone graft; dental implants; maxillary sinus; retrospective study; sinus floor augmentation.