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Table 1 Clinical and radiographic complications reported in the studies

From: Influence of exposing dental implants into the sinus cavity on survival and complications rate: a systematic review

Clinical complications

Radiographic complications

Sinusitis

Thickening of Schneiderian membrane

Nasal bleeding, nasal obstruction, nasal secretion

Bone reaction to the implants

Headache and pain or tenderness in the region of the sinus

Sinus pathology

Decreased sense of smell