Outcomes of Different Bone Graft Combinations for Maxillary Sinus Augmentation Procedure

Exclusion Criteria

• •1\. Indication of sinus augmentation through indirect techniques (≥5 mm initial alveolar ridge height from crest to maxillary sinus floor)
• •Implant placement surgery planned somewhere else
• •Implant placement planned at the time of sinus augmentation
• •Cases requiring major alveolar ridge augmentation concurrent with sinus augmentation
• •Cases requiring the use of a partial denture with buccal flange extension during the post-operative period
• •History of previously failed implant and/sinus augmentation procedures
• •History of tumors and/or radiation and/or chemotherapy
• •Uncontrolled systemic health problems and ENT/sinus concerns
• •Uncontrolled periodontal/dental problems
• •Intake of medications affecting wound or bone healing (e.g., corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, etc.)
• •Alcohol or drug abuse
• •Active smokers (patient should be a non-smoker for at least 1 year prior to sinus augmentation procedure)
• •Unable/unwilling to follow post-operative instructions, rejecting to be treated with allograft, xenograft and/or synthetic bone graft materials
• •Unable/unwilling to attend scheduled study visits
• •Participation in another clinical trial within 3 months prior to planned study entry