Short implants (≤6 mm) versus longer implants with sinus floor elevation in atrophic posterior maxilla: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To compare the use of short implants (≤6 mm) in atrophic posterior maxilla versus longer implants (≥10 mm) with sinus floor elevation.

Design

A systematic review and meta-analysis based on randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Data sources

Electronic searches were conducted in PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane CENTRAL. Retrospective and prospective hand searches were also performed.

Eligibility criteria

RCTs comparing short implants (≤6 mm) and longer implants (≥10 mm) with sinus floor elevation were included. Outcome measures included implant survival (primary outcome), marginal bone loss (MBL), complications and patient satisfaction.

Data extraction and synthesis

Risks of bias in and across studies were evaluated. Meta-analysis, subgroup analys

SUBMITTER: Yan Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6830603 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature