Open AccessLateral maxillary sinus floor elevation in the presence of a sinus osteoma: A case report
Author(s) -
Mlouka Mootaz,
Tlili Mohamed,
Hamrouni Ali,
Selmi Raki,
Khanfir Faten,
Khalfi Mohamed Salah,
Ben Amor Faten
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4124
Subject(s) - medicine , osteoma , sinus (botany) , maxillary sinus , elevation (ballistics) , surgery , anatomy , botany , geometry , mathematics , biology , genus
Eventhough the lateral sinus floor elevation is a well‐documented procedure, many factors can increase its difficulty. The presence an osteoma can be very challenging and must be managed with caution taking in consideration the lesions's size and extension.