The Relation between Morphology of Maxillary Sinus after Augmentation in Three Classification Methods and Residual Bone Height: A Retrospective Study

Table 1

Inclusion and exclusion criteria.

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Inclusion criteria

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Age ≥18 years

Need of sinus floor augmentation

A residual bone height of approximately ≥4 mm as observed by radiographic examination

Passage of at least three months after tooth loss in the intended sinus augmentation location

Healthy sinus as determined by radiographic examination

Periodontal health stable

No general health contraindications

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Exclusion criteria

General contraindications to implant surgery

A history of radiation therapy in the head and neck area

A history of treatment or being under treatment with intravenous amino-bisphosphonates

Poor oral hygiene and motivation

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