Short Implants (≤ 8 mm) versus Standard Implants with Sinus Floor Elevation in the Atrophic Posterior Maxilla: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
BACKGROUND Rehabilitation of the atrophic posterior maxilla presents a significant clinical challenge. While standard implants combined with sinus floor elevation (SFE) represent a highly predictable treatment modality, they are often associated with increased surgical morbidity, longer treatment times, and higher cost...