Basics of Maxillary Sinus Augmentation

With increased life expectancy, general lifestyle of patients has also changed dramatically leading to loss of teeth prematurely. This leads to accelerated bone resorption causing difficulties in rehabilitation. Therefore it becomes imperative to preserve bone while rehabilitating with dental implants. In such situations, especially in the region of posterior maxilla where the sinus floor is pneumatized, lifting the sinus membrane and augmentation with bone graft becomes necessary. Hence for achieving favorable outcomes, it is necessary to have a in depth understanding of the anatomy and techniques for maxillary sinus augmentation. This book will help you in better understanding of the anatomy, different techniques and procedures for performing maxillary sinus augmentation.