title: Maxillary sinus and success of dental implants: an update.
abstract: The maxillary sinus augmentation procedure has been gaining more acceptance among dental professionals. The aim of this review article is to provide an update about various aspects of anatomy, physiology, and common pathological conditions of the maxillary sinus and their clinical relevance to the sinus augmentation procedure and subsequent implant placement.
authors.forename: Wesam T
authors.initials: WT
authors.lastname: Al-Salman
authors.forename: Khalid
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Almas
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000502:physiology; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: dental implants; maxillary sinus; sinus complications; sinus graft materials; sinus pathology