Versatility of the Osseodensified Crestal Sinus Lifting Technique as Alternative Procedure for the Lateral Sinus Technique with Simultaneous Implant Placement

Abstract

Aim: Aim of this study was to evaluate osseodensified crestal sinus lifting technique versus the lateral sinus osseodensified technique with Simultaneous Implant Placement. Subjects and methods: Twenty patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group (I) Ten patients were operated upon after performing computer guided crestal sinus lift using Osseodensification with simultaneous implant placement. Group (II) Ten patients were operated upon after performing computer guided lateral sinus lifting technique with simultaneous implant placement. Vertical bone height (mm) and bone density were taken at time of implant placement and 6 months postoperatively. Results: both groups showed a non significant difference in b vertical bone height. Crestal group (I) had showed a significant higher bone density than lateral group (II) (p=<0.001). Crestal group (I) had a significant shorter surgical time than lateral group (II). Conclusion: Crestal sinus lifting technique may be proposed as a possible alternative procedure for the lateral sinus osseodensified technique with Simultaneous Implant Placement.