title: Sinus graft complications. Problem solving.
abstract: Restoration of the posterior maxilla involving sinus bone grafting demonstrates both surgical and prosthetic problems that treating clinicians should recognize and explain to patients prior to any invasive treatment. If a sinus graft is lost, the alternatives to treatment are explained. However, if the practitioners follow a step-by-step protocol and use retrievable prostheses, a long-term, favorable prognosis results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, New York University College of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: Ira D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Zinner
authors.forename: Herbert J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Shapiro
authors.forename: Scott D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Gold
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D003794:Dental Restoration, Temporary; D006084:Graft Rejection / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology