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Dental Practice 2019
Dentistry and Craniofacial Research
ISSN: 2576-392X
Page 37
January 28-29, 2019
Barcelona, Spain
27
th
International Conference on
Dentistry and Dental Practice
J Den Craniofac Res 2019, Volume 4
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C1-015
Background:
The simplicity of the crestal sinus lifting made all
who perform the lifting, do it in a blind way without direct vision
to the sinus lining. Many perforations may occur without being
detected which may lead to failure of implants especially when
associated with bone grafts.
Aim:
The aim of the clinical study was to visualize the lining
of the maxillary sinus from inside using the endoscope to
evaluate the lifting procedures. Many unbelievable things were
discovered during elevation. At the same time, if the endoscope
is available as chair side equipment, it can be introduced from
the same crestal osteotomy site of the implant to detect any
minor perforation.
Results:
Perforation may occur even if you are keen in
the maneuver of the lifting especially in cases with thin
Schneiderian membranes.
Conclusion:
Crestal entrance of the endoscope to visualize the
integrity of the sinus membrane is very efficient in detecting
any minor perforation that might occur from crestal sinus
lifting. Only thick membranes should be elevated using the
crestal approach.
drsamiyazied@gmail.comThe blind crestal sinus lifting technique, where
are we?
Samy Elian
Sohag University Hospitals, Egypt