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Trephine bone core sinus elevation graft.

Muna Soltan1, Dennis G Smiler

  • 1soltan@sbcglobal.net

Implant Dentistry
|June 5, 2004
PubMed
Summary
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The trephine bone core sinus elevation graft is a novel procedure to increase posterior maxillary bone height by 4-8 mm. This technique is ideal for patients with moderate alveolar atrophy and adjacent teeth needing dental implants.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Implantology

Background:

  • Limited bone height in the posterior maxilla due to the sinus cavity often precludes dental implant placement.
  • Traditional sinus lift augmentation via lateral wall osteotomy can achieve significant bone gain (10-16 mm).
  • The osteotome technique offers a less invasive option for moderate atrophy, yielding approximately 3.5 mm of bone height increase.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the trephine bone core sinus elevation graft technique.
  • To present an alternative method for augmenting bone height in the posterior maxilla for dental implantology.
  • To highlight indications for this specific sinus elevation procedure.

Main Methods:

  • The article details the trephine bone core sinus elevation graft procedure.

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  • This technique involves using a trephine to obtain a bone core for sinus floor elevation.
  • Graft material is placed within the elevated sinus space to promote bone regeneration.

    • Main Results:

    • The trephine bone core sinus elevation graft aims to increase bone height by 4 to 8 mm.
    • This method is particularly suitable for cases with moderate alveolar atrophy.
    • The presence of adjacent teeth is a key indication for this procedure.

    Conclusions:

    • The trephine bone core sinus elevation graft offers a viable option for moderate maxillary alveolar atrophy.
    • This technique provides a predictable means to achieve significant bone height increase for implant placement.
    • It represents a valuable addition to the armamentarium for sinus augmentation procedures.