title: Indirect osteotome maxillary sinus floor elevation: an update.
abstract: The objective was to review publications on indirect osteotome maxillary sinus floor elevation (OMSFE) procedures. Studies published between 1999 and 2010 on patients with a minimum of 1 year of follow-up were analyzed. Fourteen studies were included. Indirect OMSFE is indicated for a bone height of 6-8 mm. More bone height was gained when graft material was used. Schneiderian membrane perforation was the most frequent complication. Survival rates varied between 93.5% and 100%. Osteotome sinus membrane elevation is a predictable and effective procedure for placing implants in areas of the posterior maxilla with low bone height.
authors: Department of Oral Surgery, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
authors: Javier
authors: J
authors: Romero-Millán
authors: Luis
authors: L
authors: Martorell-Calatayud
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Peñarrocha
authors: Berta
authors: B
authors: García-Mira
mesh_terms: D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*