Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation: Review of Anatomy and Two Techniques

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Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation: Review of Anatomy and Two Techniques
March 2004
Woo, I. MS, DDS; Le, B. T. DDS, MD
Implant Dentistry: Volume 13(1) March 2004 pp 28-32
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Abstract
A review of maxillary sinus floor elevation as an integral part of restoring the posterior maxilla is discussed. The related anatomy of the area and the current techniques available are reviewed. The classic lateral antrostomy pioneered by Tatum appears to be the most common sinus lift procedure. The more con- servative crestal approach, advocated by Summers, provides another effective way of allowing implant fixture placement in the atrophic maxilla.
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