Background: The Schneiderian membrane (SM) that is in contact with biomaterial granules
may become thinner and eventually perforate. It has been shown that these events are …

Objective The aim of this study was to propose a comprehensive maxillary sinus (MS)
contour classification system based on the evaluation of anatomical characteristics from …

Sinus lift surgeries are part of the daily practice of dentists. This study evaluates the long-
term structure of the bone placed in sinus lifts through the fractal dimension. We conducted a …

Aim Technology improvement and a better understanding of sinus anatomy and wound
healing in the past decade have allowed the development of minimally invasive surgical …

Purpose: Using surgical guides provides accuracy, predictability and shorten clinical time.
Templates are widely use in implant dentistry. Studies present also application of guides for …

Aim: This clinical case report describes a technique to elevate the sinus floor membrane
using the Foley catheter with hydraulic pressure method to place bone graft material so as to …