title: Maxillary sinus augmentation.
abstract: Attention to the principles of bone grafting, bone healing, and maxillary sinus physiology as well as anatomy is critical to the successful placement of dental implants in the posterior maxilla. The integration of these principles must take into account the restorative dental requirements and the patient's autonomy in guiding implant reconstruction. As in so many clinical disciplines, additional research is needed to provide better guidance for clinicians. Despite some gaps in our knowledge, however, sinus augmentation procedures have proven to be safe and effective and have permitted the placement of implants in sites that would have otherwise been impossible to treat. This article summarizes techniques and technologies related to maxillary sinus augmentation.
authors.affiliation: Kosair Children's Hospital, 501 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. paul.tiwana@louisville.edu
authors.forename: Paul S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Tiwana
authors.forename: George M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Kushner
authors.forename: Richard H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Haug
mesh_terms: D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery*; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants