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Assessment of the intrasinusidal volume before and after maxillary sinus augmentation using mri – a pilot study of eight patients
BMC Oral Health volume 24, Article number: 142 (2024)
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the suitability, accuracy, and reliability of a non-invasive 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging technique (3 T-MRI) for the visualization of maxillary sinus grafts in comparison to conventional, X-ray-based, established standard imaging techniques.
Methods
A total of eight patients with alveolar bone atrophy who required surgical sinus floor augmentation in the course of dental implantation were included in this pilot study. Alongside pre-operative cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), 3 T-MRI was performed before and 6 months after sinus floor augmentation. Two investigators measured the maxillary sinus volume preoperatively and after bone augmentation.
Results
In all cases, MRI demonstrated accurately the volumes of the maxillary sinus grafts. Following surgery, the bony structures suitable for an implant placement increased at an average of 4.89 cm3, corresponding with the decrease of the intrasinusidal volumes. In general, interexaminer discrepancies were low and without statistical significance.
Conclusion
In this preliminary study, we could demonstrate the feasibility of MRI bone volume measurement as a radiation-free alternative with comparable accuracy to CT/CBCT before procedures like sinus floor augmentation. Nevertheless, costs and artifacts, also present in MRI, have to be taken into account. Larger studies will be necessary to justify the practicability of MRI bone volume evaluation.
Background
The lateral sinus floor augmentation was first introduced by Tatum in 1976 and later on published by Boyne and James in 1980, who also proposed the additional use of biomaterials in order to elevate the Schneiderian membrane [1,2,3]]. In 1994 Summers proposed a technique for immediate implant placement using a crestal approach that is today known as an internal sinus floor augmentation [3]. These publications led to a groundbreaking development for modern implantology.
Established imaging modalities such as panoramic tomography, tooth radiographs, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) or computed tomography (CT) for preoperative planning and postoperative control of dental implants or bone augmentations are based on X-ray imaging and carry potential risks for patients. CBCT is currently regarded the gold standard in dental implant planning [4,5,6]. However it may lack sufficient soft tissue contrast which can be a disadvantage [7].
In contrast, MRI (magnet resonance imaging) represents a non-radiographic imaging alternative for which there are very few documented short and long-term side effects for this specific application area in dentistry [8, 9]. For example, Khan et al. carried out an experimental study in mice using a high field MRI to study the mercury release from amalgam fillings and the associated side effects. They found an only transient short-term impairment in terms of balance and locomotor activity and concluded that the short exposures to high-field static magnetic field (SMF) up to 23.0 T have negligible side effects on the health [10]. Aside from potential physical consequences, MRI is often associated with high levels of anxiety during the examination [11]. In the past, many of the studies dealing with MR imaging of the maxillary sinus or dental regions in general were performed in the form of ex vivo or animal studies. For example, in 2014, Korn et al. placed PEEK implants in three mini-pigs and performed MRI and histomorphologic studies postoperatively [12]. In 2020, Flügge et al. studied 16 human bisected mandibles using MRI in vitro and found that all relevant anatomical structures for imaging diagnostics in implant dentistry could be displayed with MRI. The study showed that the accuracy of MRI-based fully guided implant placement in vitro was comparable to the workflow using CBCT [13].
However, a 2016 systematic review by Niraj et al. already concluded that MRI can be used for implant diagnosis and treatment planning [14]. Recent experimental in vivo studies provided even more promising data: Laurino et al. studied 15 patients and Flügge et al. studied 10 patients in vivo, both with equally satisfactory results [4, 6]. Flügge et al. used an intraoral coil on 10 patients pre- and postoperatively and found that MRI appears to be eligible for the display and longitudinal observation of autologous onlay bone grafts [6]. Laurino et al. studied the correlation between CBCT and MRI regarding the sinus graft heights in different weightings in 15 patients and found a strong correlation between CBCT and MRI measurements and that both tested sequences may be used to for sinus graft assessments. The correlation between T2-weighted MRI sequences and CBCT was slightly higher than between T1-weighted MRI sequences [4].
However, in the most recent systematic review, which included 10 studies, Fuglsig et al. concluded that more studies on the accuracy of MRI are needed to establish it as a suitable imaging modality to replace CT and CBCT [15]. In another scientific review from 2021, Reda et al. highlighted the potential of MRI for diagnosis in dental practice [16]. With the technical progress in MRI diagnostics - for example the 3-Tesla technology - new imaging possibilities arise, especially for the visualization of hard tissue structures. Therefore, re-evaluating MRI as a non-radiological alternative for pre-surgical and implant imaging possibilities appears reasonable and necessary [13, 17,18,19].
Considering that MRI could be regarded as an alternative to conventional imaging protocols in dental implants, it should also be noted that additional soft and hard tissue findings, such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, periodontitis, chronic sinusitis, detection of odontogenic inflammation, caries, peri-implant disease, and visualization of root canals are possible with MRI [20,21,22]. Additionally, the degree and progression of bone graft mineralization might be assessable. Widek et al. assessed the mineralization of third molars using MRI for the purpose of age estimation. In summary, the authors concluded that dental MRI holds promise as an alternative to conventional panoramic radiograph based age assessment [23]. In a different study, Bohner et al. visualized the trabecular bone morphology in porcine bone samples using MRI. They concluded that within the limitations of the study, MRI overestimated trabecular-bone parameters, but with a statistically significant fixed linear offset and called for further studies to determine the clinical feasibility of MRI for trabecular-bone assessment [24].
The potential long-term benefit to the general public is now to determine the suitability of MRI for dental issues in order to avoid radiation exposure from X-ray examinations in the future [25]. MRI technique has evolved considerably over the years. Originally, it was only used up to the neuroaxis, but more recently it has been extended to all parts of the body, including the oral cavity, either alone or in combination with other techniques to achieve the highest diagnostic accuracy. The rapid growth in clinical applications has been accompanied by numerous technologic advances in MR imaging over the past few years [14].
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the suitability, accuracy, and reliability of a non-invasive 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging technique for visualization of maxillary sinus grafts in comparison to conventional X-ray based established standard imaging techniques in 9 patients. The hypothesis was, that MRI can be used for preoperative planning and postoperative controls in sinus lifting procedures.
Methods
Patient selection: inclusion and exclusion criteria
The study protocol of this clinical, non-randomized, controlled, prospective study with a small but reliable number of patients was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Hamburg Medical Association with the approval number “PV 5784”. Written informed consent for imaging was obtained from each participating patient. The inclusion criteria were that patients had to be over 18 years of age and required a surgical-prosthetic implant solution in the maxilla for a single-tooth gap or free-end situation.
Exclusion criteria were: previously irradiated bone, severe systemic diseases (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus), haemorrhagic diathesis, heavy smokers (> 15 cigarettes per day), bisphosphonate therapy, immunodeficiency, poor compliance, presence of metallic foreign bodies (including vascular clips or piercings), patients with non-MRI-compatible pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, patients with known fear of small spaces (claustrophobia), patients with non-MRI-compatible implanted insulin pumps or neurostimulators, and pregnant women. However, no patient was excluded from the study on the basis of these criteria.
Statistical sample size planning, assuming a range of equality of measurements between CBCT and MRI of 0.1 mm and a standard deviation of 0.1 mm, yielded a power of 81.5% (α = 0.05; β = 0.19) in 8 patients. Therefore, a sample size of 8 patients was considered representative. To minimize the risk of statistical interferences due to possible drop-outs, 9 patients were included.
A total of 9 patients received sinus floor augmentation as part of their dental implant treatment at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). The patients were acquired from the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the Department of Periodontology, Preventive and Restorative Dentistry at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE).
Methods
The clinical routine in this study included a preoperative CBCT (Cone beam computed tomography, Planmeca Oy Viso G7, Asentajankatu 6, FIN-00880 Helsinki, Finland) for dental implant planning and assessment of the initial anatomical situation and the residual bone height.
Additionally, to the clinical routine, a preoperative 3 T MRI examination (T0) and another MRI 6 months postoperatively (T1) were performed to analyse the osseointegration of the graft and the newly created vertical bone height and bone volume of the maxilla.
Surgical treatment
Nine patients underwent maxillary bone augmentation for implant placement, ranging from single tooth gaps to complex bone block grafting in patients with cleft palates. Both unilateral and bilateral procedures were performed. Seven patients received an external sinus floor augmentation and 1 patient received an internal sinus floor augmentation. In 8 cases, patients were treated with a combination of BioOss (Geistlich Pharma AG, Switzerland) and autologous bone. In addition to the graft material, 3 of the bone mixtures were enhanced with autologous PRGF. Simultaneous implant placement was performed in 7 patients, 2 patients were treated using a two-step approach.
Surgical procedures were performed under local anesthesia using Ultracain D-S forte, (Sanofi, Paris, France). A crestal incision was made with medial and distal relief into the vestibulum and a visualization of the facial wall of the maxillary sinus was performed. In cases of external sinus floor elevation, a sinusoidal window was created using rose drill, piezosurgery (Mectron s.p.a., Carasco, Italy) or safescrapers (Zantomed GmbH, Duisburg, Germany) and the Schneiderian membrane was displayed. Preparation with hand instruments to mobilize the sinus membrane was carried out and the integrity of the membrane checked. The augmentation of the maxillary sinus was carried out using autologous bone (50%) and bone substitution material (50%) (BioOss, Geistlich Pharma AG, Switzerland). In 3 cases a membrane was used to cover the sinus window membrane (BioGide membrane, (Geistlich Pharma AG, Switzerland) or a collagene membrane (Bego GmbH& co. KG, Bremen, Germany). The surgical approach was closed using Vicryl 5.0 (Ethicon Johnson & Johnson Inc., New Brunswick, USA) and Seralon 4.0 (Serag-Weissner GmbH & co. KG, Naila, Germany).
In the case of the internal sinus floor augmentation a crestal incision was made and subperiosteal exposure with the raspatory was performed. Exposure of the bone and curettage for complete removal of all soft tissue was carried out. Subsequently the preparation of the implant site according to the drilling protocol and an internal sinus lift using osteotomes was performed. No perforation of the Schneiderian membrane could be detected. From occlusally, a mixture of 50% autologous bone and 50% bone substitute material (BioOss, Geistlich Pharma AG, Switzerland) was inserted and implant was placed using a ratchet. The closure screw was inserted using CHX gel. The surgical approach was closed with multiple layers using Vicryl 5.0 (Ethicon Johnson & Johnson Inc., New Brunswick, USA) and Seralon 4.0 (Serag-Weissner GmbH & co. KG, Naila, Germany).
A postoperative X-Ray-based orthopantomography was performed (Planmeca, ProMax 2D S3, Helsinki, Finland).
MRI data evaluation
MRI scans were performed with a whole-body 3 T MRI scanner (Siemens Prisma, Siemens Healthineers GmbH, Erlangen Germany) preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. The standardized MRI protocol included: fat-suppressed proton density space with multiplanar reformations, isotropic T1 weighted VIBE (volumetric interpolated brain examination) with multiplanar reformations, axial fat-suppressed T2 weighted space, axial T1 weighted PETRA (pointwise encoding time reduction with radial acquisition) and axial T2 weighted HASTE (half-Fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo) sequences. Layer thickness was 0.5 mm.
Two investigators with over 5 years of experience in diagnostic neuroradiology independently measured the bone volume of the maxillary graft, respectively the reduction of air in the maxillary sinus and recorded the volume changes over time using area measurement tool using the special syngo.via software (Siemens Healthineers Siemens GmbH, Erlangen, Germany) on a RaDiForce MS230W monitor (Eizo, Hakusan Ishikawa, Japan).
The investigators manually sketched the borders of the maxillary sinus in each layer on the T1 weighted transversal petra sequence to calculate the volume of the maxillary sinus preoperatively. The new extent of the maxillary sinus in each layer was redrawn after 6 months of healing, omitting the bone graft, resulting in a reduction of the maxillary sinus (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). On examination, the mucosa and the newly formed bone showed different signal patterns on the T2 space fat-saturated images, making it possible to distinguish between the two tissues.
Panoramic image evaluation
To verify the diagnostic procedure, the inter-rater reliability was determined by measuring the implant length and the augmented bone height by two neuroradiological experts. The panoramic tomogram served as the basis for the measurement (Table 1).
Patient questionnaire
All patients were given a questionnaire after each examination with the purpose to evaluate the potential individual additional stress caused by the MRI examination. The aim of the patient questionnaire was to determine the possible physical symptoms of the patients as well as the psychological stress during the MRI examination. Patients could indicate the intensity of each sensation on a scale of 1 to 4 (Appendix 1). The questionnaire included a section to be completed only after the second MRI. Its purpose was to assess the change in perception when patients received more than one MRI examination. The methodology of this questionnaire was based and modified on the study of Modolo et al. published in 2017 [26].
Statistical analysis
IBM SPSS statistical software version 27 was used as the basis for data processing and analysis (IBM, version 27.1).
The sample size calculation was performed with Proc Power of the SAS software version 9.4. A value of 0.1 was taken as the mean difference and the standard deviation of the difference can also be estimated at 0.1. The intra-individual correlation is conservatively estimated at 0.65, but is probably closer to > 0.75. The power should be at least 0.8. The calculation is performed with a two-sided PAIREDMEANS statement.
All available data, including the results of the questionnaire, were analyzed descriptively. The structure of the data itself had a paired design due to the before and after comparison, indicating a paired t-test for primary analysis. Since the ratings of two raters were available from each observation time point, mean values were calculated from both ratings for primary analysis.
Due to the metric structure of the discordances of the two rates, the Pearson correlation coefficient was used to calculate the inter-rater reliability.
A sensitivity analysis was used to confirm no confounding effects regarding the different sides of the jaws. Here, further confounders (such as the side of the jaw) were included in the statistical model within the context of linear regression in order to exclude a clinically relevant influence. The statistical comparison of the averaged ratings was performed using a paired t-test. P-values of p < 0.05 were considered to be statistically significant.
Results
Patient data
Patients who participated in this study were between 36 and 75 years of age at the time of the survey. Four patients were female and 5 patients were male. Five patients underwent bilateral sinus floor augmentation surgery. Thus, a total of 12 sinus elevation procedures could be assessed (Table 2).
Due to a strong claustrophobic feeling, one patient dropped out of the study at the first examination
Bone volume reconstructed from MR imaging
The calculated volume of the augmented bone 6 months postoperatively ranged from 2.1 to 7.7 cm3 and was in mean 4.89 ± 4.43 cm3 (Table 3).
The interclass correlation as a measure for the interval-scaled reliability was ICC = 0.86.
Bone height measured from postoperative panoramic tomography
Questionnaire
Analysis of the questionnaire revealed that the vast majority of patients reported no discomfort or additional distress from the MRI protocol. Only one of the nine study patients experienced a state of claustrophobia immediately upon entering the MRI. This caused one patient to drop out. However, the patient’s discomfort and claustrophobic symptoms disappeared immediately after interruption of the MRI examination, so it can be assumed that no long-term consequences are to be expected in this patient. Since this patient dropped out of the examination, they only completed the first half of the questionnaire. They indicated “strong anxiety” and “strong discomfort” during the examination and “no concerns at all” before the examination. General discomfort was indicated as “strong discomfort.” (Tables 4 and 5).
Evaluation after the first MRI
Evaluation after second MRI
Accuracy of MR imaging
The accuracy of the MRI concerning the implant site was so exact that it could have served as a basis for implant planning. In addition, the image contrast was excellent and the graft volumes could be assessed without complications or limitations. In summary, the accuracy can be considered very satisfactory, Magnetic artefacts had no significant influence on the quality of the MRI imaging or the ability to access the pre- and postoperative volumes of the maxillary sinuses. Thus, the initial hypothesis is to be accepted.
Additional findings in MR imaging
In the present exemplary study, no additional findings such as chronic sinusitis, bone vitality, and impaired vascular status were collected. The MRI protocol also allowed assessment of soft tissue components as well as the temporomandibular joint showing no pathologies. Additionally, no pathologies regarding bony structures were found. Preoperative knowledge of the exact position and location of the inferior alveolar nerve is also of great surgical relevance, as it would help preventively to avoid potential injuries. In this study, it was possible to locate and track the alveolar nerve on the MR images and to measure the vertical bone height of the mandible over the nerve (Appendix 2). In a 2021 systematic review that included 30 studies that addressed imaging of the alveolar and lingual nerves using MRI, it was concluded that MRI is a promising imaging modality that could become part of routine clinical practice [27].
Statistical results
In the analysis, the mean volume (averaged over the two rates and all patients) for the period before augmentation was 19.36 cm3 with a standard deviation (SD) of 6.63. Six months after surgery, a reduced mean volume of 14.46 cm3 (SD = 6.74) was observed. Consequently, there was a mean reduction of − 4.89 cm3 with a standard deviation of 4.42 and a 95% confidence interval of [− 7.71; − 2.79]. The reduction can be considered statistically significant with t(11) = − 3.827 and p = 0.003. This results in a standardized effect size of Cohen’s d = − 1.105.
The inter-rater correlation according to Pearson yielded a coefficient of ρ = 0.765.
Sensitivity analyses revealed no other discernible confounders within the scope of the analytics.
Discussion
Key results
MRI provides a non-radiographic alternative in medical imaging [7]. With the introduction of 3 T MRI technology, the level of detail has increased significantly and it may now be possible to answer specific dental and implantological questions [28]. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability, accuracy and reliability of 3 T magnetic resonance imaging for visualization of maxillary sinus grafts. The calculated volume of the augmented bone 6 months postoperatively ranged from 2.1 to 7.7 cm3 and was in mean 4.89 ± 4.43 cm3 (Table 3). The image contrast was excellent and the graft volumes could be assessed without complications.
However, there are some limitations and disadvantages which cannot be ignored.
Limitations
MRI is still associated with high costs, as the acquisition and operating costs for MRI are significantly higher than for X-ray-based procedures. In addition, MRI has a significantly longer examination time than X-ray-based examinations and is less accessible to oral surgeons than established imaging examination methods [14]. On average the examination time was 30 minutes per patient.
The longer examination times of MRI compared with CT or conventional radiographic examinations may be perceived as uncomfortable by patients. MRI is not possible in case of claustrophobic patients. Most of patients did not suffer from anxiety in the narrow MRI tube, but it still needs to be considered that only 8 patients could be included and one patient in this study dropped out.
Additionally, MRI has certain limits with metallic foreign bodies. Although MRI, like CBCT, is susceptible to artefacts that may be caused by metal objects or patient motion, the general contraindications such as metallic foreign bodies, pacemakers, cochlear implants, etc., are an absolute limitation to the general use of MRI [29]. This study also revealed severe artefacts caused by metallic or ceramic restorations in the occlusal plane. However, they had no influence on the exact assessment of the augmented bone areas. The exclusions included patients with non-MRI-compatible pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, insulin pumps or neurostimulators. Even if no patients were excluded in this study for these reasons, it is possible that this could limit the applicability of the findings in a clinical setting. However, it should be noted that the number of patients with non-MRI-capable devices is now very low and that the use of MRIs is no problem with newer generations of devices.
A further limitation of this study is the small number of patients (8 patients) and the large differences in the augmented bone volumes, which resulted in high standard deviations.
Interpretation
The calculation of the bone volumes was possible in all cases without any problems, as likewise described by Flügge et al. in 2020. These authors also assessed the bone volume by manual segmentation without difficulties [6]. The special feature of these studies was the measurement of the bone volume by segmentation and not only the two-dimensional display of a bone height as with other authors. In the present study, two-dimensional bone height was measured in addition to bone volume. The measurement results regarding bone height did not differ significantly between the researchers, also because the measurements were uncomplicated and unambiguous. In this study, artifacts did not affect the interpretation of MRI images. However, artifacts present differently in MRI and may be problematic in imaging and measuring depending on both the implant material, for example titanium or zirconia, as well as the particular weighting in MRI [5, 30,31,32,33]. In addition, the composition of the individual intraoral restorations can strongly influence the artifact dimension [34, 35]. Systematic reviews have confirmed that artifacts fundamentally depend on the materials used, the location in the oral cavity, and magnetic resonance parameters [36]. It should also be considered that titanium implants are causing artifacts in conventional imaging protocols as well [37]. Some authors even suggest that MRI is superior to CT regarding implant planning and artifacts [38]. In this study, artifacts caused by metal foreign bodies were very low and did not represent a disadvantage in the measurement of maxillary sinus dimensions. In conclusion, there are no available imaging techniques that are not susceptible to artifacts at all. Recent studies have shown that certain sequences can reduce artifacts even further [39].
In contrast to certain limitations with artifacts, the addressed clear benefits of MRI in relation to the visualisation of hard and soft tissue structures may become additionally helpful to improve the proper placement, durability and implant survival. In accordance with the current literature, this study demonstrated that the measurement of the maxillary sinus was accurate, reliable, and unproblematic for each scan.
Generally, highly elective procedures such as sinus floor augmentations associated with dental implants would not be performed during pregnancy, but it is another benefit not yet addressed that should be mentioned that MRI can also be used for pregnant women and children and even for indications other than implants. Even though in this experimental study pregnant women and children were excluded, MRI examinations in general would be possible and are regarded as safe [14].
In this study, radiation-free MRI provided highly detailed images of the relevant soft tissues and allowed clear differentiation of tissue types, which could, for example, facilitate the detection of irregularities or inflammatory processes. The ability to image structures such as the alveolar nerve and the lingual nerve could not only become a helpful tool for preoperative checks, but also be part of clinical follow-up care [27].
Bennardo et al. published a retrospective single centre study in 2022 removing implants that where displaced in the maxillary sinus. They performed a preoperative computed tomography on all surgical candidates and concluded that a transnasal or transoral approach or a combination of both can be used safely in cases of implant displacement or migration in the maxillary sinus [40]. It would be conceivable, that even in these cases radiation intensive computed tomography could potentially be replaced by radiation free MRI. Although X-ray-based techniques, such as CT or conventional X-ray are known to be better for examining bones, this study also showed excellent results in imaging bone structures, leading to the assumption that 3 T-MRI may partially replace X-ray-based techniques in the future to avoid X-ray radiation, especially in X-ray-sensitive patients such as children and pregnant women. This is also consistent with current systematic reviews in the existing literature [9, 21]. In this study, measurement of the vertical bone height on the conventional panoramic images was possible without any problems, but unlike MRI, no volume could be measured on the postoperative radiographs, thus missing an evident piece of information. As this study has provided further evidence of the reliability of MRI in the measurement of bony structures and the differentiation between hard and soft tissue, its further use in in vivo research is also supported [41].
Critically, the data were obtained by manually measuring the extent of the maxillary sinus before and after surgical augmentation of the maxillary sinus floor, and no algorithm-based representation of the maxillary sinus was possible. As with any manual measurement, they are prone to error by the individual researcher when measuring the maxillary sinus in each slice. However, the susceptibility to error may be further minimized in the future by increasing technological development, not least the accelerated development of artificial intelligence, which is becoming increasingly important [42].
Finally, the time and cost disadvantages could be overcome if the medical device industry were given sufficient incentive to develop smaller devices for dental use that would allow shorter examination times and thus lower financial expenditures.
Conclusion
3 T-MRI appears to be a generally suitable and promising non-radiant imaging technique for pre-prosthetic and implant surgery. It shows excellent image contrast not only for solid but also for soft structures and thereby provides a reliable and reasonable clinical alternative for non-radiographic imaging in contrast to established radiological examination techniques.
Availability of data and materials
All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in this published article [and its supplementary information files].
Abbreviations
- 3 T- MRI:
-
3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging
- AI:
-
Artificial intelligence
- CBCT:
-
Cone beam computed tomography
- CT:
-
Computed tomography
- HASTE:
-
Half-fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo
- PETRA:
-
Pointwise encoding time reduction with radial acquisition
- UKE:
-
Universitätsklinikum hamburg-eppendorf
- VIBE:
-
Volumetric interpolated brain examination
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Flick, K., Smeets, R., Gosau, M. et al. Assessment of the intrasinusidal volume before and after maxillary sinus augmentation using mri – a pilot study of eight patients. BMC Oral Health 24, 142 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-03858-x
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