Intermediate
Technical
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maxillary sinus lift
Pronunciation: MAX-ih-lair-ee
Surgical procedure to increase bone height in the posterior maxilla for implant placement.
Full Definition
A maxillary sinus lift, or sinus augmentation, is a surgical procedure that adds bone to the upper jaw in the area of the molars and premolars. The procedure involves lifting the sinus membrane and placing bone graft material to create adequate bone height for dental implant placement when natural bone resorption has occurred.
In Context
- "The maxillary sinus lift was performed using xenograft material." — operative report
- "Bilateral maxillary sinus lift procedures were planned for implant rehabilitation." — treatment plan
Also known as
sinus augmentation
sinus elevation
sinus lift
Don't confuse with
lateral window technique
osteotome technique