1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla: A Single-Round Survey on the Number of Implants, Timing of Implant Placement, and Loading for Fixed Restorations.

Key Points

• To gather expert opinions on implant number, timing, and loading for rehabilitating edentulous maxilla.
• Conducted a single-round survey among experts
• Collected data on preferences for implant number and placement timing
• Analyzed responses to inform clinical practice guidelines
• Consensus reached on optimal number of implants for edentulous maxilla
• Preferred timing for implant placement identified
• Recommendations for loading protocols established