Evaluation of bone formation following the osteotome sinus floor elevation technique without grafting using cone beam computed tomography: a preliminary study
Abstract Background Osteotome sinus floor elevation (OSFE) is used to increase the bone volume at the site of the maxillary sinus through the transalveolar approach. However, there is uncertainty regarding the necessity of the use of grafting material in order to maintain the space for new bone form...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Implant Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-019-0181-7 |