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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.