title: Complications when augmenting the posterior maxilla.
abstract: The maxillary posterior edentulous region presents a challenge when planning for restoring missing teeth with a dental implant. The available bone in such cases is often not dense and not adequate for the placement of a properly sized implant because of maxillary sinus pneumatization and alveolar bone loss. Maxillary sinus lift is a predictable procedure to provide adequate bone height for the purpose of implant placement. However, complications are encountered during or after the execution of the sinus lift procedure. In this article, the prevention and management of maxillary sinus complications are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, 25 High Street, Milton, MA 02186, USA. Electronic address: progressiveperio@aol.com.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fugazzotto
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, 4281 Katella Avenue, Suite 112, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, USA.
authors.forename: Philip R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Melnick
authors.affiliation: Division of Periodontology, Department of Oral Health Practice, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
authors.forename: Mohanad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Al-Sabbagh
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000293:injuries; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000009:adverse effects*
keywords: Bone augmentation; Complications of sinus lift; Lateral window; Osteotome; Sinus lift