Short vs Long Implants

Understand the Study's Aim and Findings:

• Understand the long-term (10-year) outcomes of using shorter dental implants (6 mm) compared to longer implants (11-15 mm) with sinus floor elevation in the posterior maxilla.

• Critically evaluate the implant survival rates, marginal bone level changes, and biological/technical complication rates between the two treatment approaches.

• Interpret and discuss the significance of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in implant dentistry research

Develop Critical Appraisal Skills:

• Critically assess the study design, methodology, and statistical analysis used in this randomized controlled multi-center trial.

Apply Findings to Clinical Practice:

• Discuss the clinical implications of the study findings for treatment planning in cases with limited bone height in the posterior maxilla.

Interpret Research Data:

• Students will be able to interpret the data and statistical analyses presented in the study, including Mann-Whitney U