Publications by authors named "F Zuffetti"
Maxillary sinus opacification after surgery in asymptomatic patients: Transient swelling of the sinus mucosa or graft dispersion into the maxillary sinus. A radiographic report of three cases after a follow-up period of at least 5 years.
Tiziano Testori Riccardo Scaini Bernard Friedland Alberto Maria Saibene Giovanni Felisati Francesco Zuffetti
Int J Oral Implantol (Berl)
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Maxillary sinus grafting is a reliable method to increase vertical bone height for easier placement of dental implants in the upper jaw when there's insufficient bone.
- One of the main complications during the procedure is tearing the maxillary sinus membrane, which can lead to graft material entering the sinus, affecting its natural functions.
- The study focuses on how to effectively manage patients with post-surgery CBCT scans showing varying degrees of sinus opacification and presence of bone graft particles, even when they are not experiencing symptoms.
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to create guidelines for treating the posterior atrophic maxilla with implants to improve clinical decisions and patient satisfaction.
- A group of 33 dental experts evaluated and rephrased 20 initial statements across three rounds of voting to reach a consensus on treatment protocols.
- Ultimately, the consensus emphasizes the need for thorough preoperative planning, considering factors like bone structure and sinus width to ensure better functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Article Synopsis
- Patients with mucosal cysts in the maxillary sinus present unique challenges for implant therapy, and the study aims to propose a safe and effective treatment approach for sinus augmentation in these cases.
- The study involved 15 patients and 18 sinuses, where cyst treatment was performed via needle aspiration alongside maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA), leading to high implant success rates over 1 and 5 years.
- Results showed minimal bone resorption and a majority of patients remained asymptomatic, indicating that the method of aspirating mucosal cysts while conducting MSA is a promising treatment option.
Increased human life expectancy broadens the alternatives for missing teeth and played a role in the widespread use of dental implants and related augmentation procedures for the aging population. Though, many of these patients may have one or more diseases. These systemic conditions may directly lead to surgical complications, compromise implant/bone healing, or influence long-term peri-implant health and its response to biologic nuisances.
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- * Participants reviewed existing research and completed three surveys, achieving consensus on 15 out of 17 statements regarding the clinical management of these implants.
- * Key findings include the need for regular monitoring of protruding implants and the importance of collaboration between implant providers and otolaryngologists for managing sinusitis, with implant removal being a last resort.