Simultaneous Sinus Lifting and Alveolar Distraction of the Atrophic Maxillary Alveolus for Implant Placement: A Preliminary Report

This article describes a procedure for performing simultaneous sinus lifting and alveolar distraction to augment an atrophic maxillary alveolus. This technique is a 1-stage operation that is indicated when the amount of native sinus floor bone is minimal (<5 mm). The technique is contraindicated when there is <2 mm of sinus floor,when a 2-stage operation is needed (sinus lifting, alveolar distraction osteogenesis). Postoperative complications are minimal.

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