1. Indirect Osteotome Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation: An Update.
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Romero-Millán, Javier, Martorell-Calatayud, Luis, Peñarrocha, Maria, and García-Mira, Berta
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SINUS augmentation ,MAXILLARY sinus surgery ,TEETH surgery ,ALVEOLAR process ,DENTAL materials - Abstract
The objective was to review publications on indirect osteotome maxillary sinus floor elevation (OMSFE) procedures. Studies published between 1999 and 2010 on patients with a minimum of I year of follow-up were analyzed. Fourteen studies were included. Indirect OMSFE is indicated for a bone height of 6-8 ram. More bone height was gained when graft material was used. Schneiderian membrane perforation was the most frequent complication. Survival rates varied between 93.5% and 100%. Osteotome sinus membrane elevation is a predictable and effective procedure for placing implants in areas of the posterior maxilla with low bone height. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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