title: Maxillary sinus membrane repair: report of a technique for large perforations.
abstract: Maxillary sinus membrane perforation is the most common complication that occurs with the sinus elevation augmentation procedure. Repair of relatively small (5-10 mm) tears is commonly done using fast resorbing collagen membranes and/or by allowing the sinus membrane to overlap on itself. A technique using a cross-linked type I collagen membrane for predictable repair of large perforations (> 10 mm) as well as for circumstances in which no membrane is found is described. This technique has several advantages because of its inherent biologic properties.
authors.affiliation: Center for Dental Implants/Facial and Oral Reconstruction, Palm Harbor, FL 34684, USA.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pikos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003094:Collagen; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000293:injuries; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D003094:Collagen