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Designing CAD/CAM Surgical Guides for Maxillary Reconstruction Using an In-house Approach
Published on: August 24, 2018
Application of an assembled surgical guide for lateral approach sinus augmentation and sinus septum management: A
Muqiao Yu1, Yilin Luo1, Xingmei Yang1
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China; Department of Oral Implantology, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Abstract:
The presence of maxillary septa may render sinus augmentation more challenging particularly when encountered at the ideal implant position. This article demonstrated a novel technique for lateral access sinus augmentation using an assembled surgical guide to achieve proper lateral window outline, precise septum identification and osteotomy, and secure membrane detachment. This technique increases the predictability and efficiency of the procedure while reducing the risk of complications.
