9mm Non-Osteotome Closed Sinus Lift

Traditional closed sinus lift techniques typically involve use of an osteotome that is tapped with a surgical mallet to upfracture the floor of the maxillary sinus.  A number of reports in dental literature document vertigo associated with such procedures.  The risk of this complication may be reduced or avoided with use of a non-osteotome technique.  The following case demonstrates use of a rotary instrument for a maxillary sinus lift of approximately 9mm.

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