Schlegel KA, Hoehmann B, Schmitt C (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Book Volume: 26
Pages Range: 39-48
Journal Issue: 1
The posterior segment of the edentulous region represents an anatomical peculiarity when planning for the restoration of missing teeth with dental implants. Alveolar atrophy and pneumatization of the maxillary sinus often preclude the insertion of implants at standard lengths (> 8 mm). In cases of advanced atrophy and a residual bone height of less than 4 mm, it may also be impossible to place short implants (4 to 6 mm). In such cases, augmentation of the maxillary sinus (sinus elevation) is a predictable procedure to generate sufficient bone height for the insertion of dental implants. Depending on the residual bone height of the alveolar ridge, the anatomical conditions, and the planned restorative protocol, sinus elevation can be performed simultaneously with implant insertion (single-stage approach) or prior to implant insertion (two-stage approach). The main techniques for increasing the vertical bone height of the posterior maxilla are the transalveolar (internal) and lateral (external) sinus augmentation procedures. Both techniques have a high success rate. However, complications can arise during or after sinus elevation, and practitioners must be aware of how to address them. This article summarizes the most common complications in external sinus floor augmentation and discusses their prevention and management.
APA:
Schlegel, K.A., Hoehmann, B., & Schmitt, C. (2018). Complications in external sinus floor augmentation: A literature overview. Implantologie, 26(1), 39-48.
MLA:
Schlegel, Karl Andreas, Benedikt Hoehmann, and Christian Schmitt. "Complications in external sinus floor augmentation: A literature overview." Implantologie 26.1 (2018): 39-48.
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