Outcome of 47 consecutive sinus lift operations using aragonitic calcium carbonate associated with autologous platelet-rich plasma: clinical, histologic, and histomorphometrical evaluations.

Background: The reconstruction of the maxillary bone frequently represents a real challenge for maxillofacial surgeons especially regarding the best choice of a suitable material to produce the required bone augmentation.

Aim: In this study, we summarize our clinical experience on 47 sinus lifts with lateral approach using a mixture of aragonitic calcium carbonate and autologous platelet-rich plasma compared with that of a previous published study in which bovine bone (LADDEC) and autologous bone were used in 50 sinus lift operations (Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2005;43:309-313).

Materials And Methods: We subjected 34 patients to sinus lift operation, for a total of 47 sinus lifts, using natural coral as osteoconductive material.