Purpose: Many techniques for maxillary sinus floor elevation have been used prior to implant placement in case of sever sinus pneumatization. Two-stage lateral-window sinus lifting using titanium micromesh without bone grafting was carried out in the present study. The purpose of the study was a trail to solve a question, if it is enough to just increase the height of sub-antral bone or it is also important to elevate the Schneiderian membrane medio-laterally as much as possible to accommodate for dental implants later. Materials and Methods: Seven patients (11 sinuses) were included. A titanium micromesh was shaped in a tick shape and placed into the sinus through a lateral window to maintain the elevated membrane in place. Immediate, 6-months and 9-months postoperative cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) were performed to evaluate the relation between the medio-lateral extension of the mesh and the amount of the gained bone. Results: When the height of the formed bone was related to the depth of the titanium mesh, no significant difference could be observed at either 6 or 9 months. However, when the depth of newly formed bone was compared against the depth of the titanium mesh, a high significant difference was noted at both 6 and 9 months. Conclusion: At least two thirds of the sinus depth must be elevated to obtain adequate bone width for future implantation.
Haggag, M. (2020). Is it enough to just increase the height of sub-antral bone during maxillary sinus augmentation or dose its depth matter?. Egyptian Dental Journal, 66(Issue 2 - April (Oral Surgery)), 951-959. doi: 10.21608/edj.2020.24209.1037
MLA
Mai Ahmed Haggag. "Is it enough to just increase the height of sub-antral bone during maxillary sinus augmentation or dose its depth matter?". Egyptian Dental Journal, 66, Issue 2 - April (Oral Surgery), 2020, 951-959. doi: 10.21608/edj.2020.24209.1037
HARVARD
Haggag, M. (2020). 'Is it enough to just increase the height of sub-antral bone during maxillary sinus augmentation or dose its depth matter?', Egyptian Dental Journal, 66(Issue 2 - April (Oral Surgery)), pp. 951-959. doi: 10.21608/edj.2020.24209.1037
VANCOUVER
Haggag, M. Is it enough to just increase the height of sub-antral bone during maxillary sinus augmentation or dose its depth matter?. Egyptian Dental Journal, 2020; 66(Issue 2 - April (Oral Surgery)): 951-959. doi: 10.21608/edj.2020.24209.1037