TEN-YEAR ANALYSIS OF SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE REGARDING THE USE OF THE STICK BONE TECHNIQUE IN MAXILLARY SINUS LIFT - LITERATURE REVIEW

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593762320092

• Palavras-chave: maxillary sinus, maxillary sinus lift, platelet-rich fibrin

• Keywords: maxillary sinus, maxillary sinus lift, platelet-rich fibrin

• Abstract:

  The stick bone technique is a maxillary sinus augmentation technique that consists of associating the fibrin-rich platelet concentrate (PRF) membrane with freeze-dried bone. The objective of the present study is to present a literature review regarding the scientific evidence on the use of the stick bone technique. Therefore, searches for publications were carried out in the PubMed and Virtual Health Library databases, using the following inclusion criteria: theme; publication period from 2013 to 2023; Portuguese and/or English language. Only seven systematic reviews were found. No standards were observed in the composition of PRF and L-PRF. The results suggest that although stick bone is frequently used in implant dentistry, its use for the formation of mature bone remains inconclusive. Therefore, it is necessary for new studies to be carried out, based on randomized clinical trials, to provide results that can guide clinical decision-making, as well as to standardize and regulate preparation protocols for the implant installation procedure.