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ArticleClinical oral implants research2026

1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla: A Single-Round Survey on Sinus Lift and Alveolar Bone Augmentation Techniques.

Giulia Brunello, Franz J Strauss, Iva Milinkovic, Ina Kopp, Frank Schwarz, Hom-Lay Wang

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Giulia BrunelloDepartment of Oral Surgery, University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Franz J StraussClinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center of Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-5832-7327
Iva MilinkovicDepartment of Periodontology and Oral Medicine and Implant-Research Centre, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-5664-7848
Ina KoppAWMF-Institut für Medizinisches Wissensmanagement, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Frank SchwarzDepartment of Oral Surgery, Implantology and Oral Medicine, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-5515-227X
Hom-Lay WangDepartment of Periodontics & Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4238-1799

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe objective of this survey study was to collect expert insights on the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla involving adjunctive procedures such as sinus lifts and other bone augmentation techniques. This process aimed to support the development of a consensus and contribute to the formulation of clinical practice guidelines for the management of the edentulous maxilla. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn preparation for the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla, a structured questionnaire was developed. The survey was administered online anonymously in a single round. It consisted of multiple-choice items and 94 7-point Likert-scale statements and questions. Consensus was defined as >75% and ≤95% agreement or disagreement, and strong consensus as >95% agreement or disagreement.

resultsOf the 217 experts invited from 43 countries, 116 successfully completed the questionnaire via the survey link, resulting in a response rate of 53.5%. Among the 94 statements and questions, 44 (46.8%) reached consensus and 4 (4.3%) strong consensus. All statements that achieved strong consensus pertained to key clinician-reported outcomes considered essential for inclusion in future research. There was strong agreement on the importance of evaluating surgical, prosthetic, and biological complications, along with marginal bone loss.

conclusionThis study collected valuable expert opinions to inform a consensus development process and contribute to the formulation of clinical practice guidelines for the management of the edentulous maxilla in complex cases requiring additional augmentation procedures.

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