Maxillary sinus membrane repair: report of a technique for large perforations

Implant Dent. 1999;8(1):29-34. doi: 10.1097/00008505-199901000-00003.

Abstract

Maxillary sinus membrane perforation is the most common complication that occurs with the sinus elevation augmentation procedure. Repair of relatively small (5-10 mm) tears is commonly done using fast resorbing collagen membranes and/or by allowing the sinus membrane to overlap on itself. A technique using a cross-linked type I collagen membrane for predictable repair of large perforations (> 10 mm) as well as for circumstances in which no membrane is found is described. This technique has several advantages because of its inherent biologic properties.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Collagen
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous
  • Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Sinus / injuries*
  • Maxillary Sinus / surgery*
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Mucous Membrane / injuries
  • Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Collagen