Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 9 , Pages 1415-1419, September 2006

Maxillary Molar Sinus Floor Intrusion at the Time of Dental Extraction

  • Ole T. Jensen, DDS, MS

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    • Private Practice, Denver, CO.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Jensen: 303 Josephine Street, Suite 303, Denver, CO 80206
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  • Carl Brownd, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Denver, CO.
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  • David Baer, BS

      Affiliations

    • Senior Dental Student, University of Colorado, Denver, CO.

After extraction of 20 maxillary molar teeth, inter-radicular bone was intruded onto the sinus floor. Sinus perforation was occluded with oxidized cellulose. After 4 months of healing, implants were placed and later restored successfully. The technique increased vertical dimension about 4 mm on average and allowed placement of longer endosseous implants.

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PII: S0278-2391(06)00688-4

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2006.05.027

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 9 , Pages 1415-1419, September 2006

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