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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU 2021; 11(03): 113-118
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1723052
Review Article

Etiology and Management of Complications Associated with Sinus Augmentation Procedures

Santhosh B. Shenoy
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
,
Avaneendra Talwar
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
,
Smitha Shetty
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
,
Raghavendra Vamsi Anegundi
1   Department of Periodontics, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (deemed to be) University, Derlakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Sinus floor elevation is a predictable procedure for vertical bone augmentation in the atrophic posterior maxilla. As with most surgical procedures, complications can be encountered during sinus floor elevation/augmentation. A clinician should have a thorough knowledge of factors that can lead to complications and possible ways to manage. Presurgical evaluation of the sinus is a prerequisite in identifying the concomitant presence of systemic disease and maxillary sinus disease that may lead to postoperative complications. Despite the best efforts, one may encounter adverse events. Complications can broadly be divided into intraoperative, acute, and chronic complications based on the timing of its occurrence. The most commonly encountered complications include membrane perforation and excessive bleeding. Evaluation of anatomic deviations and sound surgical skill is required to reduce intraoperative complications. Prevention is better than cure. It is always better to know how and when a complication might occur so that the clinician might take the necessary steps to avoid it. This article reviews the management of most commonly encountered complications and the best possible ways to manage them.

Keywords

complications - membrane tear - bleeding - sinus augmentation - implant


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Article published online:
10 February 2021

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