Clinical Maxillary Sinus Elevation Surgery

Maxillary sinus elevation, followed by placement of a wide variety of grafting materials, has been the generally accepted surgical protocol for the development of bone in the sinus cavity. Over the years, various techniques have been proposed for maxillary sinus elevation, which differ in surgical approach, bone graft materials, and advanced technology application for hard tissue and soft tissue management. Dr. Kao and a team of experts begin by discussing anatomy, radiographic image applications and limitations, and then provide step–by–step clinical procedures for the lateral window technique, including piezosurgery, and the trans–alveolar methods, including balloon and controlled hydostatic sinus elevation. Also included are chapters on post–operative care and complication management. A decision tree for sinus elevation surgery Color photographs showing the steps of each procedure Survey of implant success and survival rates Chapters written by leaders in bone grafting and implantology

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Maxillary Sinus Harold A. DeHaven, Jr., DDS Chapter 2. The Applications and Limitations of Conventional Radiographic Imaging Techniques  Hua–Hong Chien, DDS, PhD and Curtis SK Chen, DDS, MSD, PhD Chapter 3. The Applications and Limitations of Advanced (Three–Dimensional) Radiographic Imaging Techniques  Chih–Jaan Tai, MD, MSc; Dimitris N. Tatakis, DDS, PhD and Hua–Hong Chien, DDS, PhD Chapter 4. Conventional Instruments Preparation and Pre–Clinical Training of Lateral Window Technique Daniel W.K. Kao, DDS,MS,DMD Chapter 5. Clinical Procedures of Lateral Window Technique Daniel W.K. Kao, DDS,MS,DMD Chapter 6. Avoiding and Managing Complications for the Lateral Window Technique Paul A. Levi, DMD and Eduardo Marcuschamer, DMD Chapter 7. Advanced Techniques of Lateral Window Technique Daniel W.K. Kao, DDS,MS,DMD and Mana K Nejadi, DMD  Chapter 8. Basic Instruments and Materials of Trans–Alveolar Approach: Osteotome Technique Daniel W.K. Kao, DDS,MS,DMD and Elana E Walker, DMD Chapter 9. Clinical Procedures of Trans–Alveolar Osteotome Approach Daniel W.K. Kao, DDS,MS,DMD Chapter 10. Post–Operation Management of the Trans–Alveolar Osteotome Approach Gail Childers, DMD Chapter 11. Advanced Techniques of Trans–Alveolar Approach Daniel W.K. Kao, DDS,MS,DMD Chapter 12. Decision Tree for the Maxillary Sinus Elevation Options  David Minjoon Kim, DDS, DMSc and Daniel Kuan–te Ho, DMD, DMSc, MSc Chapter 13. Choices of Bone Grafts Materials  David Minjoon Kim, DDS, DMSc and Daniel Kuan–te Ho, DMD, DMSc, MSc Chapter 14. Review of Dental Implant Success and Survival Rates  Wai S. Cheung, DMD, MS

Dr. Daniel W.K. Kao is the CEO of Washington Dental Group and also a clinical assistant professor of periodontics at University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kao is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. His research interests include the clinical applications of growth factors (BMP, PDGFs), the relationship of systemic disease and periodontal disease, and dental implant studies. Dr. Kao lectures at dentistry conferences both nationally and internationally.