Closed sinus lift technique: Use graft or No Graft......What do you do in you practice?

Thu, 04/01/2010 - 23:35 — K.SACHDEV

I been reading many articles as of late. 50% of the articles show implant placement without graft material in the sinus utilizing a closed sinus lift and 50% of the articles show closed sinus lifts with grafts material.
Which do you prefer? Why choose graft vs no graft in a closed sinus lift? What has a greater success rate?
Opinions and experience wanted.

Comments

Sun, 03/07/2010 - 23:36 — K.SACHDEV

Looking Forward to responses

Thanks

Wed, 03/17/2010 - 14:23 — leopold

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Fri, 03/19/2010 - 17:57 — Dr90210

Graft in the sinus- always use graft

I always use graft in the sinus. Its predictable. I am not sure the benefit of tenting up the sinus with no graft and implant. I like to see long term studies.

Tue, 03/23/2010 - 15:49 — Dean Spivey

Sinus grafting: why wouldnt you use graft

Most studies support the use of graft within the sinus. I havent seen one say they graft is no good. To me it holds up the membrane and coverts to bone. Dont see why you wouldnt use graft.

Wed, 03/24/2010 - 00:13 — dssohn

sinus grafting with/without bone graft

Bone substitutes are not a prerequisite for sinus augmentaion when implants are placed simultaneously

Please read Lundgren's article (2004) and Sohn's article (2008) and other's articles.

No bone added sinus augmentation is free from postop.infection and the risk of cross contamination if patient considers thosse.

Much higher new bone formation will be gained compared to bio-oss grafted sinus augmentaion.

Mon, 04/05/2010 - 09:26 — OrthoKing

Sinus grafting with or without graft: My opinion

In my opinion I dont see the harm in using a graft, there are plenty of studies to demonstrate success and I dont see infections from use of graft material.

Cross contamination is a non-issue. Read Mellonig.

Wed, 04/07/2010 - 11:53 — SamBusich

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