Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Mitral Valve Prolapse I: Introduction01:27

Mitral Valve Prolapse I: Introduction

855
IntroductionThe mitral valve, one of the heart's four valves, regulates blood flow. These valves have flaps that open and close to direct blood properly through the heart and body. During each heartbeat, the flaps open for blood to pass through and seal shut to prevent backflow. Specifically, the mitral valve opens to allow blood flow from the heart's upper left chamber to the lower left chamber. It then closes securely as the lower left chamber contracts to pump blood to the body, preventing...
855
Mitral Valve Prolapse II: Assessment and Management01:22

Mitral Valve Prolapse II: Assessment and Management

985
IntroductionA range of clinical features characterizes Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP), but it is important to note that many individuals with MVP are asymptomatic and may remain so throughout their lives. For those who do exhibit symptoms, the following are the key clinical features:Palpitations: This is a common symptom where individuals feel an irregular or rapid heartbeat. Palpitations in MVP are often due to arrhythmias such as premature ventricular contractions or supraventricular...
985

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Management of Impacted Maxillary Canines and Implant Placement: A Novel Classification System.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2026
Same author

Immediate implant placement in the esthetic zone with buccal wall defect using the immediate dentoalveolar restoration (IDR) protocol: A clinical report.

The Journal of prosthetic dentistry·2026
Same author

Extended Release of rhPDGF-ββ and rhBMP-2 From the Heparin Binding Site of Fibrin: An In Vitro Pilot Study.

Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)·2025
Same author

Correlation Between the Orientation of the Nasopalatine Canal and the Upper Central Incisors: A Comparative Radiological Study Using Cbct.

Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same author

Clinical Advantages of Implant Osteotomy Through the Remaining Root in the Mandibular Premolar Region.

The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry·2024
Same author

Screw-retrievable cement-retained implant restorations: A scoping review of fracture strength and clinical performance.

Dental and medical problems·2024
Same journal

Transcrestal Sinus Floor Elevation Using Dental Implant Robot and Osseodensification Drills: A Preliminary Case Series.

Clinical implant dentistry and related research·2026
Same journal

Peri-Implant Tissue Stability Following Guided Bone Regeneration With Bioceramic: A Multicenter One-Year Cohort Study.

Clinical implant dentistry and related research·2026
Same journal

Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Deformities in the Anterior Maxilla: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Clinical implant dentistry and related research·2026
Same journal

Comparative Analysis of a Novel Rat Bone Augmentation Model for Guided Bone Regeneration With Barrier Membranes.

Clinical implant dentistry and related research·2026
Same journal

The Effect of Posterior Implant Restoration on the Survival, Coronal, Pulpal, and Periapical Status of Adjacent Teeth.

Clinical implant dentistry and related research·2026
Same journal

Efficacy of H-PRF Bone Block Versus DBBM in Transcrestal Sinus Floor Elevation: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Clinical implant dentistry and related research·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 18, 2026

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position
12:25

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position

Published on: September 16, 2022

4.8K

Sinus Floor Cortication: Classification and Prevalence.

Guillaume Choucroun1, Julien Mourlaas1, Nur Hafizah Kamar Affendi1

  • 1Implant Resident, Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, New York, USA.

Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
|July 1, 2016
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study classifies sinus floor cortication (SFC) using CT scans. The classification helps determine optimal dental implant placement timing relative to sinus augmentation procedures.

Keywords:
implant stabilitysinus augmentationsinus cortication

More Related Videos

Laminectomy for the Removal of Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum TOLF Using Ultrasonic and Conventional Osteotomes
07:12

Laminectomy for the Removal of Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum TOLF Using Ultrasonic and Conventional Osteotomes

Published on: April 21, 2023

3.7K
Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
06:32

Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction

Published on: December 5, 2025

859

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 18, 2026

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position
12:25

C-arm-Free Simultaneous OLIF51 and Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation in a Single Lateral Position

Published on: September 16, 2022

4.8K
Laminectomy for the Removal of Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum TOLF Using Ultrasonic and Conventional Osteotomes
07:12

Laminectomy for the Removal of Thoracic Ossification of the Ligamentum Flavum TOLF Using Ultrasonic and Conventional Osteotomes

Published on: April 21, 2023

3.7K
Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction
06:32

Coronoid-Temporalis Pedicled Flap for Orbital Floor Defect Reconstruction

Published on: December 5, 2025

859

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Sinus floor cortication is a key factor in sinus augmentation procedures (SAP).
  • Accurate assessment of sinus floor bone density is crucial for predictable dental implant outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a classification system for sinus floor cortication (SFC).
  • To evaluate the prevalence and degree of SFC using computerized tomography (CT) scans.

Main Methods:

  • One hundred CT scans from patients undergoing SAP were analyzed.
  • A four-type classification system for sinus floor cortication (SFC) was developed based on bone density and fusion with crestal bone.

Main Results:

  • Sinus floor cortication types were observed in 31 (Type 1), 41 (Type 2), 18 (Type 3), and 10 (Type 4) cases.
  • The distribution indicates varying degrees of cortication in the patient cohort requiring SAP.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed SFC classification is clinically valuable.
  • This system aids in deciding whether dental implants can be placed simultaneously with SAP or even without it.