DIRECT SINUS LIFT WITH IMMEDIATE IMPLANT PLACEMENT:A Case Report

Abstract

Numerous studies have shown that placement of implants in the maxillary region with
resultant successful osseointegration can be achieved by the use of sinus lift procedures using
piezosurgical technique. In this case report a 32 year old patient had come to the outpatient
department of DY Patil School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai with a chief complaint of missing
upper right posterior molar. Since the radiographic showed only 4 mm bone below the sinus
floor and 3.6mm width of the bone in #16 region, direct sinus lift procedure was done for
placement of a dental implant. Piezosurgery unit was used, as it reduces the risk of damaging
vital soft tissues such as nerves, dura matter and blood vessels. To stabilize the implant in the
maxillary sinus region and also to stimulate bone regeneration, xenograft was used. Bone
formation in the maxillary antrum was seen clearly in the intra oral periapical radiograph.