Diagnostic reliability and accuracy of the hydraulic contrast lift protocol in the radiographic detection of sinus lift and perforation: ex vivo randomized split-mouth study in an ovine model.

Objectives: Assessing the diagnostic reliability, validity, and accuracy of the hydraulic contrast lift protocol during transcrestal sinus floor elevation in detecting the lift and perforation of the sinus membrane before graft material application and assessing the effect of its use on the operator's diagnostic confidence.

Material And Methods: A single-blind randomized split-mouth study on fresh refrigerated sheep heads. The first intervention consisted of injecting 0.

Growth Factors in Bone Marrow Blood of the Mandible With Application of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy.

Introduction: Enhancement of bone regeneration is crucial to dental implantology. Growth factors play a significant role during osteogenesis and angiogenesis. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) enhances bone healing; however, no studies have yet been performed in oral implantology.