Indirect Sinus Lift: An Overview of Different Techniques

Abstract

The common physiological changes in edentulous posterior maxilla are the pneumatization of the maxillary sinus and related vertical bone loss. The close proximation of sinus to the crestal bone is a limiting factor for the dental implant placement in the posterior maxilla. Therefore, numerous techniques were implemented to elevate the sinus floor to increase the vertical bone height. The indirect sinus lift is one of the safest and easiest ways of technique that has been introduced in clinical implant dentistry. In this article is expressed an overview of different techniques of indirect sinus lifts. Clinical Relevance: The general knowledge of different types of indirect sinus lifts will help to utilize them according to the case and the available resources. Background: To provide an overall summary of different types of indirect sinus lift techniques in one article. The indirect sinus lifts are case sensitive therefore this manuscript will emphasis the indications and limitations of each method when they are applying on patients.