title: The Palatal Window for Treating an Incompletely Augmented Maxillary Sinus.
abstract: Maxillary sinus augmentation through a lateral window is reported as one of the most predictable bone augmentation procedures before implant placement. The elevation of the membrane represents a delicate and crucial step that allows the creation of the space for the bone graft material. If the elevation is not completed, the regenerated bone might be inadequate for the implant placement. In this case, a new intervention will be necessary to complete the bone augmentation. Reaccessing from a lateral window, however, would be challenging due to thickness of the buccal boney wall because of the first grafting procedure; therefore, a different approach has to be used. The aim of this case report is to present the palatal window technique for treating incompletely augmented maxillary sinus. The detailed step-by-step diagnostic and surgical procedures are described, and the advantages and limitations of the technique are discussed through a review of the literature.
authors.affiliation: *Resident, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY. †Clinical Assistant Professor, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY. ‡Clinical Assistant Professor, Director of Advanced Program for International Dentists in Implant Dentistry, New York, NY; Co-director of Clinical Research, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY.
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Florio
authors.forename: Takanori
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Suzuki
authors.forename: Sang-Choon
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D010159:Palate / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D059546:Sinus Floor Augmentation / Q000379:methods*