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Introduction and Scientific Background of Sinus Floor Elevation (SFE)

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In a constantly aging society, the need for maxillary implant rehabilitation is increasing. In fact, the regeneration of the physiological function of the dento-maxillary system is crucial for improvement in life quality.

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Younes, R., Nader, N., Khoury, G. (2015). Introduction and Scientific Background of Sinus Floor Elevation (SFE). In: Younes, R., Nader, N., Khoury, G. (eds) Sinus Grafting Techniques. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-11448-4_1

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