title: From maximally to minimally invasive surgery for sinus floor augmentation.
abstract: Placing implants in the posterior region of the maxilla may require expanding the floor of the maxillary sinus. A major surgical procedure developed 30 years ago used lateral window access to the sinus cavity to achieve this. In the intervening years, less invasive techniques using a crestal approach were introduced; while they have reduced the complication and morbidity risks, they require micro-surgical skills. This review of the progression of maxillary sinus augmentation from major surgery to a minimally invasive procedure explores the various surgical approaches, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of each.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Polak
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, The Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
authors.forename: Lior
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Shapira
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*