Maxillary Sinus Anatomy

Pathology and Histology

Surgical Approach and Treatment Plans in the Posterior Maxilla

Keys to Sinus Bone Grafting

Sinus Graft - Rationale

Sinus Graft - Pharmacology

Sinus Graft - Materials

Sinus Surgery Complications

Sinus Lift

Implant Suturing

Treatment Planning for the Edentulous Maxilla

Implant Surgery for D4 Bone Density

Implant Surface Conditions

Laboratories - Workshops

Describe and perform the sinus graft procedure in the edentulous posterior maxilla.

Understand the “keys to bone grafting” as applied to sinus elevations.

Understand the different categories of bone grafting materials and their role in the sinus graft protocol.

Recognize the differences between sinus lift and sinus graft procedures.

Learn the steps to perform a sinus lift surgery with predictable results.

Provide radiographic interpretation and treatment plans for completely edentulous maxillae.

List the treatment options to provide fixed prosthetic support for prosthesis in maxillary posterior edentulous sites.

Describe the maxillary sinus anatomy of partially and completely edentulous patients.

Diagnose the types of pathology most often observed in the maxillary sinus.

Recognize four different gingival approaches to the treatment of bone grafting in the posterior maxillary edentulous region.

Compare the surgical approach of bone condensation or compression with bone extraction techniques in conjunction with implant placement.

Treatment plan the completely edentulous maxilla for fixed or removable implant prostheses.

Describe implant body surface conditions and list the advantages and disadvantages of each condition.

Understand the pharmacology protocol for sinus grafts.

Perform the sinus graft procedure on a demonstration model.