A New Approach for Lateral Sinus Floor Elevation. Issue 8 (November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Covani, Ugo; Giammarinaro, Enrica; Marconcini, Simone
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 31:Issue 8(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Subjects: Bone substitutes -- lateral sinus lift augmentation -- osteotomy; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000006766
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: The lateral sinus lift procedure has been extensively investigated and described as a reliable surgical solution aimed at facilitating implant placement and rehabilitation when the posterior upper maxilla is atrophic. The standard technique consists in a lateral antrostomy, the careful raising of the sinus membrane, and following apposition of a bone substitute between the membrane and the sinus floor. The present technical note illustrates a new conservative technique enabling lateral sinus lift without the use of bone substitutes and with predictable outcomes.