Introduction.

The aim of this study was to report the outcome of treatment with maxillary dental implants inserted by transcrestal sinus elevation.

Patients and Methods.

47 patients (18 males and 29 females) with maxillary tooth loss were treated with 60 IPX ® Galimplant internal connection and sandblasted and acid-etched surface implants inserted by transcrestal sinus elevation for rehabilitation of posterior maxilla. Implants were loaded after a healing free-loading period of 6 months.

Results.

Clinical results indicate a survival and success rate of implants of 100%. The mean elevation height was 4.8 mm (range: 2-6.5 mm). 46.7% of implants were inserted in molar and 53.3% in premolar localization. Bone substitutes were used in 91.7% of implants. After a mean functioning period of 37.6 months (range: 24-52 months), no late complications were reported. 70% of implants were restored with single crowns and 30% with fixed bridges.

Conclusions.

This study indicate that treatment with dental implants inserted in maxilla by transcrestal sinus elevation constitute a successful implant treatment.

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