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ArticleClinical oral implants research2026

1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla: A Single-Round Survey on Standard, Short, and Zygomatic Implant-Supported Prostheses.

Franz J Strauss, Giulia Brunello, Daniel S Thoma, Ina Kopp, Charlotte Stilwell, Ronald E Jung, Hom-Lay Wang, Frank Schwarz

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Franz J StraussCenter of Dental Medicine, Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5832-7327
Giulia BrunelloDepartment of Oral Surgery, University Hospital of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany.
Daniel S ThomaCenter of Dental Medicine, Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1764-7447
Ina KoppAWMF-Institut für Medizinisches Wissensmanagement, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
Charlotte StilwellDivision of Gerodontology and Removable Prosthodontics, University Clinics of Dental Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
Ronald E JungCenter of Dental Medicine, Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2055-1320
Hom-Lay WangDepartment of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4238-1799
Frank SchwarzDepartment of Oral Surgery, Implantology and Oral Medicine, Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5515-227X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo gather expert opinions on the use of standard, short, and/or zygomatic implants supporting fixed and removable prostheses in the edentulous maxilla. The aim of this survey was to inform a consensus development process for the subsequent establishment of a clinical practice guideline for the treatment of the edentulous maxilla. MATERIALS AND

methodsA questionnaire was developed in preparation for the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla. The survey was conducted in a single round using an anonymous questionnaire. The survey included 19 multiple-choice questions and 110 statements, where respondents were asked to rank their agreement for each option provided using a 7-point Likert scale. Consensus was defined as > 75% and ≤ 95% agreement or disagreement, and strong consensus as > 95% agreement or disagreement.

resultsA total of 199 experts, including prosthodontists, oral surgeons, periodontists, and general practitioners from 37 countries were invited to participate. Of these, 118 completed the questionnaire, yielding a response rate of 59.3%. Of the 110 Likert-scale statements, consensus was reached for 68 (61%) while strong consensus was reached for 5 (4.5%). The statements that achieved strong consensus (> 95%) were: (1) the need for specialized training in the placement of zygomatic implants, (2) the routine use of CT/CBCT imaging for implant planning, (3) the necessity of evaluating maxillary sinus status before performing a lateral sinus lift or (4) when sinus pathology is suspected, and (5) the inclusion of surgical complications as a clinician-reported outcome in future studies.

conclusionThe expert survey evaluated treatment approaches for rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla using standard, short, and/or zygomatic implants to inform a consensus development process and support the establishment of a clinical practice guideline for managing edentulous maxilla.

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Dental ImplantsDental Prosthesis, Implant-SupportedJaw, EdentulousMaxillaPractice Guidelines as TopicZygomaDental Implantation, EndosseousHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesDental Implantsdental implantsquestionnaireshort implantssurveyzygomatic implants

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