title: The maxillary sinus: challenges and treatments for implant placement.
abstract: Standard implant placement in the posterior maxilla is often limited by the lack of vertical bone height due to the pneumatization of the sinus cavity. Several techniques have been developed to enter this cavity and elevate the membrane to enable implant placement. These methods may involve the use of bone grafts and membranes, as well as concurrent implant placement. This article reviews the clinical situations in which to apply these sinus lift techniques, complications, and success rates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Tasoulis
authors.forename: Suellan Go
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Yao
authors.forename: James Burke
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Fine
mesh_terms: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012907:Smoking
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes; D015921:Dental Implants; D008567:Membranes, Artificial