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Radiographic and Histologic Evaluation of a Sinus Augmentation with Composite Bone Graft: A Clinical Case Report
Author(s) -
Armand Serge,
Kirsch Axel,
Sergent Christophe,
Kemoun Philippe,
Brunel Gérard
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2002.73.9.1082
Subject(s) - medicine , sinus lift , maxillary sinus , dentistry , sinus (botany) , radiodensity , radiography , prosthesis , bone grafting , implant , chin , surgery , anatomy , botany , biology , genus
Background: The purpose of the present study was to present a clinical case report of a sinus augmentation with a composite bone graft and delayed implant placement with a 5‐year follow‐up.Methods: A 40‐year‐old female in good health required replacement of her partial upper removable denture with a prosthesis supported by implants. Due to insufficient bone, she had to undergo a sinus lift. A block graft of autogenous chin bone, along with anorganic bovine bone covered by collagen, was utilized. Eight months postsurgery, a biopsy core was taken and 3 endosseous implants were placed.Results: The sinus lift and implantation site are illustrated with clinical, radiological, and histological data. The discussion covers the problems raised by the choice of the surgical technique, grafting material, and immediate or delayed placement of the appropriate implant design.Conclusion: Our results show that a maxillary sinus augmentation with a composite bone graft is a possible method for creating adequate bone volume before implantation. J Periodontol 2002;73:1082‐1088.