title: Treatment options for augmentation of the posterior maxilla.
abstract: The uses of conventional sinus augmentation procedures, trephines and osteotomes, with and without concomitant buccal-lingual ridge augmentation are discussed. Indications and contraindications for the application of each therapeutic modality, material selection, and the appropriate timing of implant placement are detailed.
authors: pyquem@aol.com
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Fugazzotto
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D000075202:Contraindications; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium; D014081:Tooth Extraction
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium