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Sinus graft infections are rare but serious complications, as they are associated with significant morbidity and sinus graft loss. The aim of this study was to systematically review the management of sinus graft infection in order to define which protocols should be implemented. The terms searched in each database were ''sinus graft infection management'', ''maxillary sinus lift infection'', ''maxillary sinus graft infection'', ''maxillary sinus elevation infection'', and ''maxillary sinus augmentation infection''. The management of the sinus graft infection was assessed. The outcomes evaluated were maxillary sinus health and dental implantation results. The initial search yielded 1190 results. Eighteen articles were included, reporting a total of 3319 patients and 217 sinus graft infections. Drainage was performed with an intraoral approach in 13 studies, an endoscopic approach in two studies, and a combined approach in three studies. In every study, a disease-free sinus was finally obtained in all patients, but the outcomes of the graft and the dental implant were more varied. It is not possible to define the best treatment protocol for sinus graft infections based on the publish

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Author

M. Schlund; J. Meeus; C. Politis; J. Ferri

Publisher

Elsevier BV

Published

2021

Language

EN

Field

Medicine (Health Sciences)