Placement of endosseous implants in the
posterior maxilla is often difficult because
of a lack of supporting bone. Sinus augmentation
procedures have therefore been
extensively used for the treatment of the
edentulous atrophic posterior maxilla prior
to implant placement. This book describes
in detail the most widely used sinus grafting
techniques as well as some innovative
variations, with full
coverage of both lateral
and crestal approaches. A key aim is to assist
the practitioner in selecting the appropriate
sinus grafting technique based on the evaluation
of a number of parameters that are
described in detail and codified in a simple
and practical way. Up-to-date information
is also provided on grafting materials and
on potential complications of sinus augmentation
procedures and their treatment.
