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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2014; 2(11): 683-688
Published online Nov 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i11.683
Published online Nov 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i11.683
Evaluation of anatomical considerations in the posterior maxillae for sinus augmentation
Ji-Eun Lee, Seong-Ho Jin, Youngkyung Ko, Jun-Beom Park, Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, South Korea
Author contributions: Lee JE and Ko Y contributed to the conception, critical assessment of the relevant literature, providing intellectual content of critical importance to the work and final approval of version to be submitted; Jin SH contributed to the critical assessment of the relevant literature, providing intellectual content of critical importance to the work and final approval of version to be submitted; Park JB contributed to the conception, critical assessment of the relevant literature, revising the article, providing intellectual content of critical importance to the work and final approval of version to be submitted.
Supported by Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, No. NRF-2014R1A1A1003106
Correspondence to: Jun-Beom Park, DDS, MSD, PhD, Department of Periodontics, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-701, South Korea. jbassoonis@yahoo.co.kr
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Received: April 8, 2014
Revised: July 15, 2014
Accepted: September 6, 2014
Published online: November 16, 2014
Processing time: 215 Days and 19.2 Hours
Revised: July 15, 2014
Accepted: September 6, 2014
Published online: November 16, 2014
Processing time: 215 Days and 19.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: The edentulous posterior maxilla is considered a clinical challenge during dental implant treatment. Sinus augmentation and bone augmentation are used to overcome these problems. Maxillary sinus septa have been related to increased risk of perforation of the membrane during sinus augmentation. The lateral window design may be modified by the making of two windows or one w-shape window if the septum is lower. The branches of the maxillary artery should be taken into consideration to avoid bleeding complications. It can be suggested that pre-operative evaluation is helpful for diagnosis and treatment planning and minimizing complication during the surgery.