Sinus bone augmentation: a review of the common techniques.
This article describes the biology and techniques of the sinus augmentation procedure. Most of the commonly used augmentation procedures aimed at restoring the atrophic posterior maxilla are presented through a series of clinical cases. This article also discuses the drawbacks and complications associated with sinus bone grafts along with pertinent literature supporting their validity and long-term success.
Farhat
Fred F
FF
American Board of Periodontology, USA.
Kinaia
Bassam
B
Gross
Howard B
HB
D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods