Conclusions
In general, the event rate of the one-to-two-week postoperative
complications analyzed in this systematic review did not differ between
the two groups. In light of this observation, and within the limits of
this analysis, we can conclude that the use of corticosteroids in the
lateral sinus augmentation procedure needs further investigation in
order to determine whether or not they have an impact on the
post-operative course of lateral MSA. This can only be confirmed or
denied through randomized clinical trials with the main purpose of
investigating the use of corticosteroids in the lateral maxillary sinus
augmentation procedure.