title: A Palatal Approach for a Sinus Augmentation Procedure.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to demonstrate an alternative method for sinus augmentation through a palatal approach when complications do not allow the use of traditional approaches. A 50-year-old male patient presented with multiple previous sinus augmentation attempts. A cone beam computed tomography scan revealed bone graft material had consolidated on the buccal aspect of the lateral sinus wall only, preventing implant placement while not allowing access via a conventional lateral window technique to improve the graft bulk. A palatal approach was adopted as an alternative method of sinus entry and is presented in this case report. The authors suggest that a palatal approach technique is a safe and effective method to complete a sinus augmentation where a buccal approach is impractical.
authors.forename: Hector L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Sarmiento
authors.forename: Badr
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Othman
authors.forename: Michael R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Norton
authors.forename: Joseph P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Fiorellini
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D003094:Collagen / Q000627:therapeutic use; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010027:Osteotomy; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery*; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques
chemical_list: C106416:Bio-Gide; C077540:Bio-Oss; D008903:Minerals; D003094:Collagen