title: [A new technique for transcrestal sinus floor elevation with press-fit bone cylinders (dowel lift): short communication of the first in vitro results].
abstract: The minimally invasive sinus floor elevation as first described by Summers is limited in augmentation volume, whereas a more invasive approach is required for the technique of Tatum for larger bone defects. We developed a new technique for the transcrestal elevation of the sinus floor with bone dowels using a press-fit technique (dowel lift). We present the technique with first in vitro results in a fresh, unpreserved, human cadaver.
authors.affiliation: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Lindwurmstrasse 2a, 80337 München, Germany. florian.draenert@med.uni-muenchen.de
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Draenert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ehrenfeld
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Eisenmenger
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants