JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras Branch" ©2019.
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Sinus Floor Augmentation By Sinuslift Balloon System- A 1 Year Followup Study

Dr. A. Archana Meenakshi

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: A maxillary sinus floor augmentation procedure (also known as sinus lift / sinus procedure) is a surgical technique to augment bone mass in the maxilla which increases the likelihood of successful placement of dental implants. The revolutionary concept of osseointegration is considered highly predictable. Today the implant supported oral restorations are among the most updated treatment options for treating edentulous or partially edentulous jaws opting for a fixed prosthesis. This study aimed to assess the safety and efficacy of a minimally invasive technique for maxillary sinus elevation using the sinus lift balloon system (Zimmer Dental); followed by augmentation of the sinus with cancellous bone allograft (RMTB) and to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of sinus floor augmentation procedure using OPG, over a one-year period.

KEYWORDS:

Osseointegration, Schneider’s membrane, pneumatization, osteotome, MIAMBE.

JIDAM/Volume:6/Issue:2/Pages 125 - 130/October - December 2019