Consensus Report of Group 3 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla: Advanced Diagnostic Imaging, Augmentation Techniques, and Management o
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- The 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines (GCCG) in Implant Dentistry introduced an evidence-based, patient-centered framework for rehabilitating the edentulous maxilla.
- Working Group 3 developed clinical recommendations on advanced diagnostic imaging, soft and hard tissue augmentation, and management of complications.
- Recommendations were developed using the S2k-level guideline framework and a structured nominal group technique, supported by systematic reviews and international surveys.
- Four clinical recommendations were formulated, all reaching consensus, with voting participation ranging from 68 to 88 out of 105 participants.
- The consensus statements provide practical guidance on surgical procedures and complication management, grounded in current evidence, interdisciplinary practice, and patient perspectives.
- Key evidence gaps identified include standardized patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), long-term outcomes, and maintenance protocols, highlighting future research priorities.