Direct Maxillary Sinus Lift Procedure (Lateral Window Approach)- A Review

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Dr Vijay Ebenezer, Dr Balakrishnan, DrKeshav Pawar

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Open sinus lift is a type of pre-prosthetic procedure for expanding the quality and amount of bone in the posterior region of the maxilla. Proper radiographical diagnosis of the maxillary sinus is fundamental for the success of this procedure. The outcomes zeroed in on anatomic variations, vascular life systems, confusions, osteotomy/ostectomy window measurements and thickness of the Schneiderian Membrane.  Unlike the feature's height and the width of the remaining alveolar ridge that ought to be assessed in preoperative CBCT incorporates the thickness of the lateral maxillary sinus, the presence of the alveolar antral artery and its diameter, the maxillary sinus floor width and angulation, abnormality of sinus floor, connection of Schneiderian layer with the underlying foundations of the adjoining teeth, sinus septum, and the nature of sub-antral bone. Different conditions that once in a while might be seen in uncommon circumstances are additionally clarified. At least ten parameters ought to be checked in assessing CBCT pictures of paranasal sinuses other than the width and the length of the remaining ridge in the back area of the maxilla.

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