title: Simultaneous maxillary sinus floor bone grafting and placement of hydroxylapatite-coated implants.
abstract: This article outlines the treatment planning, surgical technique, and experiences with patients requiring maxillary sinus floor elevation for simultaneous autogenous bone grafting and placement of hydroxylapatite-coated dental implants. The results of six cases followed for up to 4 years are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Kent
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Block
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D007085:Ilium; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites