title: Sinus lift procedures: an overview of current techniques.
abstract: For more than 30 years the maxillary sinus augmentation graft has been a mainstay of implant-directed maxillary reconstruction. The purpose of this article is to review the fundamentals of maxillary sinus reconstruction including anatomy and physiology of the sinus, indications for surgery, preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques, and management of complications. While there are some relative contraindications for the procedure, there are almost no absolute contraindications. With preparation, education, and experience, the maxillary sinus augmentation/elevation graft is a procedure that greatly benefits the patient, with a predictable outcome.
authors: Department of Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Box 187, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA. Avistern.dds@gmail.com
authors: Avichai
authors: A
authors: Stern
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Green
mesh_terms: D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D000075202:Contraindications; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants