Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned...

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by

Same authorSame journal

Bypassing mandibular osseous defect using the high oblique sagittal split osteotomy: a case report and review of literature.

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons·2026

Same author

Evaluation of a Facial Dysmorphology Analysis Algorithm (Face2Gene) in Identifying Treacher Collins Syndrome Amongst Diverse Population.

Orthodontics & craniofacial research·2026

Same author

Continuously perfusable, customisable, and matrix-free vasculature on a chip platform.

Lab on a chip·2023

Same author

High-content image analysis to study phenotypic heterogeneity in endothelial cell monolayers.

Journal of cell science·2022

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 5, 2026

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances

Published on: July 5, 2011

Simple technique using ridge spreaders to safely perform a transcrestal sinus floor elevation: a technical note.

Jonas Hue¹, Leonardo Saigo², Timothy J H Sng³

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Dental Centre Singapore.

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

|August 29, 2025

Summary

This study introduces a novel technique for transcrestal sinus floor elevation (tSFE) using ridge spreaders, minimizing the risk of Schneiderian membrane perforation during dental implant surgery.

Keywords:

Bone substitutes Dental implants Maxillary sinus Oral surgical procedures Sinus floor augmentation

More Related Videos

Cone Beam Intraoperative Computed Tomography-based Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion

Cone Beam Intraoperative Computed Tomography-based Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion

Published on: August 6, 2019

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

Published on: January 6, 2023

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances

Microvascular Decompression: Salient Surgical Principles and Technical Nuances

Published on: July 5, 2011

Cone Beam Intraoperative Computed Tomography-based Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion

Cone Beam Intraoperative Computed Tomography-based Image Guidance for Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Interbody Fusion

Published on: August 6, 2019

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

A Teleoperated Robotic System-Assisted Percutaneous Transiliac-Transsacral Screw Fixation Technique

Published on: January 6, 2023

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Oral Surgery
Implantology

Background:

Transcrestal sinus floor elevation (tSFE) is crucial for vertical bone augmentation in the posterior maxilla.
The conventional tSFE technique carries a risk of Schneiderian membrane perforation due to its blind nature.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a simple, controlled technique for tSFE using readily available ridge spreaders.
To demonstrate a method that avoids instrument entry into the maxillary sinus, reducing perforation risk.

Main Methods:

A novel tSFE technique utilizing ridge spreaders is described.
The procedure emphasizes slow, controlled bone manipulation without direct sinus cavity instrumentation.
The technique is illustrated in a clinical case with challenging anatomical features.

Main Results:

The presented technique allows for tSFE without perforating the Schneiderian membrane.
It utilizes existing surgical armamentarium, avoiding specialized drills or uncomfortable osteotomes.
Successful augmentation was achieved in a case with limited bone height and oblique sinus floor.

Conclusions:

This ridge spreader technique offers a safer and simpler alternative for tSFE.
It enhances predictability and patient comfort in sinus lift procedures.
The method is suitable for complex cases requiring vertical bone augmentation for dental implants.