title: Improvements in the Crestal Osteotome Approach Have Decreased the Need for the Lateral Window Approach to Augment the Maxilla.
abstract: The use of the crestal approach to augment vertical height of the posterior maxilla for dental implant placement is reviewed in this article. The review of the literature documents the success of using a procedure that has minimal complications associated with it when performed correctly. An algorithmic approach is presented to guide surgeons on using the crestal osteotome approach for posterior maxillary augmentation.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, Metairie, LA. Electronic address: drblock@cdrnola.com.
authors.forename: Michael S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Block
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000601:surgery*; D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography; D003657:Decision Making; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008903:Minerals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: C077540:Bio-Oss; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D008903:Minerals