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Estelle Guillou1, Barbara Lerhe2, Thomas Gemmi3
1Department of Oral Surgery, Oral and Dental Medicine Institute, 28 Boulevard de Riquier, Nice 06300, France.
Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|November 5, 2023
Summary
This study presents a novel one-stage lateral sinus lift technique for posterior maxillary augmentation, allowing simultaneous implant placement even with minimal bone height. This approach avoids biomaterials, enhancing safety and reducing infection risk.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Implantology
Background:
- Sinus floor elevation is crucial for posterior maxillary augmentation before dental implant placement.
- The lateral window technique is the gold standard for limited residual bone height.
- Traditional methods often require a two-stage approach for severe vertical defects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce an innovative one-stage lateral sinus lift approach.
- To enable simultaneous implant placement in posterior maxilla with <5 mm bone height.
- To enhance safety, predictability, and reduce infection risk without biomaterials.
Main Methods:
- An original one-stage surgical approach for lateral sinus lift.
- Simultaneous implant placement in conjunction with sinus elevation.
- Procedure performed in sites with less than 5 mm of remaining bone height.
Main Results:
- Successful simultaneous implant placement in posterior maxilla with limited bone height.
- Elimination of biomaterial grafting into the sinus.
- Potential for reduced post-operative complications and infections.
Conclusions:
- The innovative one-stage lateral sinus lift is a viable alternative for posterior maxillary augmentation.
- This technique offers enhanced safety and predictability.
- Achieving ideal implant position and primary stability is critical for success.
