Lateral wall sinus floor elevation for implant placement: revisiting fundamentals and the surgical technique

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2013 Mar;41(3):185-7, 190-5.

Abstract

Sinus floor augmentation procedure is indicated to reconstruct the posterior maxilla with a sufficient amount of bone to allow for successful implant placement. This paper reviews the contemporary lateral wall technique, the related anatomy and some concepts and properties concerning graft materials currently available.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use
  • Bone Substitutes / therapeutic use
  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Dental Implants*
  • Humans
  • Maxilla / pathology
  • Maxilla / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Sinus Floor Augmentation / methods*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Bone Substitutes
  • Dental Implants