Lateral Sinus Membrane Elevation in Case of Lateral Intra-sinus Linear Calcification: Expanding the Indications

Intra-sinus calcifications (ISCs) which are noted only in 2.4 percent of maxillary sinus pathology can be a challenging condition for the implantologists. A few studies describe only a recommendation for the centrally localized calcification spots in the maxillary sinus. Simultaneously, there is no publications focused on lateral sinus lift performance in cases of laterally, peripherally located linear ISCs. The purpose of our report is to present a surgical tactic for lateral approach of Schneiderian membrane elevation in a 58-year-old female with linear and fine punctate calcifications, inta-sinus hyperostosis, and mucosal swelling with height above the middle level of the sinus.

Lateral Sinus Membrane Elevation in Case of Lateral Intra-sinus Linear Calcification: Expanding the Indications

Intra-sinus calcifications (ISCs) which are noted only in 2.4 percent of maxillary sinus pathology can be a challenging condition for the implantologists. A few studies describe only a recommendation for the centrally localized calcification spots in the maxillary sinus. Simultaneously, there is no publications focused on lateral sinus lift performance in cases of laterally, peripherally located linear ISCs. The purpose of our report is to present a surgical tactic for lateral approach of Schneiderian membrane elevation in a 58-year-old female with linear and fine punctate calcifications, inta-sinus hyperostosis, and mucosal swelling with height above the middle level of the sinus.

Minimally Invasive Sinus Membrane Elevation Techniques: A Literature Review

Sinus augmentation surgery has become a well-accepted pre-prosthetic procedure for placement of endo-osseous implants in compromised posterior edentulous maxilla. Various procedures for bone augmentation have been used to achieve sufficient bone volume for dental implants with the lateral and crystal surgical approaches being the most common. But these bone augmentation methods, including the conventional lateral maxillary approach and sinus elevation by osteotome, have several limitations. Sinus membrane perforation is one of the most common complications of the sinus lift procedure. Thus, to overcome these limitations various minimally invasive techniques have been introduced. These techniques cause minimal postoperative pain, faster recovery and are more economical due to shorter remission period. Hence, the aim of this review article is to discuss the various minimally invasive maxillary sinus floor elevation techniques introduced.