Presented in part through a grant from Intra-Lock System, Presidential Sponsor

Patients with an edentulous posterior maxillary segment frequently lack adequate bone mass to support dental implants. The challenge of bone augmentation of this segment has been traditionally addressed by two approaches: (a) lateral maxillary window (hinge osteotomy), or (b) the crestal “osteotome technique.”  The latter strategy yields modest bone height increments, hence is not suitable for patients with markedly reduced initial bone height.

Minimally invasive antral membrane balloon elevation (MIAMBE) is a modification of the crestal approach, in which antral membrane elevation is executed via the osteotomy site (of  ≤ 3.5 mm) using a dedicated balloon. The minimally invasive approach together with use of ultrasonic bone surgery diminishes most of the post-operative complications together with reducing operator’s chair time.

This workshop will include a discussion of state-of-the-art sinus augmentation with a demonstration of various techniques, as well as provide hands-on exercises on specific models. 

Learning Objectives:  At completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

1. Discuss the mechanism and basic principles behind the lateral and crestal sinus lift techniques

2. Identify which graft materials are appropriate for optimal outcome

3. Explan the benefits of piezoelectric surgery in sinus augmentation.

4. Define the concept of minimally invasive crestal sinus lift

5. Discuss various clinical applications of L-PRF in sinus augmentation

6. Manage intra-operative and post-operative complications