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Modified Osseodensification Bur (Sun Bur) for Transcrestal Sinus Floor Elevation With 2-6 mm Residual Bone Height: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · Sun M, Ding X, Chen Z, Yue C, Wang HL · 2026-09-10

Researchers evaluated a modified osseodensification technique for transcrestal sinus floor elevation in 81 patients with minimal residual bone height, finding high implant survival rates and low membrane perforation rates across both shallow and moderate bone conditions.

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