title: Long-term success of sinus augmentation using various surgical approaches and grafting materials.
abstract: Two hundred twenty-two sinus augmentation procedures were performed using one of three techniques: crestal approach; lateral approach; or lateral approach with simultaneous implant placement. Forty-one of these sinus augmentation procedures were performed in conjunction with buccolingual ridge augmentation. Of the 222 procedures, 217 (97.7%) were successful. Of 510 implants placed in augmented sinus areas, 495 (97.0%) were deemed successful by the criteria of Albrektsson et al for up to 73 months in function. Clinical considerations in the execution of such therapy are discussed.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Fugazzotto
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vlassis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: C077540:Bio-Oss; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D008903:Minerals; D017886:Durapatite