The Maxillary Sinus Floor Elevation Using a Poly-L-Lactic Acid Device to Create Space Without Bone Graft: Case Series Study of Five Patients

The Journal of Oral Implantology
Motohiro MunakataShohei Kasugai

Abstract

Maxillary sinus floor elevation using autologous or alloplastic bone grafting is often performed for implant treatment of maxillary molars; however, issues related to the donor site and complications such as infection have been reported. We performed maxillary sinus floor elevation using poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) as a space-making material in patients with an insufficient bone mass (<3 mm) for simultaneous implantation between the alveolar crest and floor of the maxillary sinus and evaluated the newly formed bone. Conventional antrostomy of the maxillary sinus from the lateral wall was performed, and PLLA was placed on the floor of the maxillary sinus after elevating the sinus membrane. Six months after surgery, the bone mass and density were measured using quantitative computed tomography, and histological evaluation was performed. No complications were recorded. Radiological findings showed a bone-like radiopaque appearance, and histological examination revealed new bone formation in all patients. In cases with insufficient bone mass prior to simultaneous implant placement, this method of maxillary sinus augmentation allows for sufficient bone augmentation without bone grafting.

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Feb 9, 2017·Journal of Periodontology·Deng-Hui DuanHom-Lay Wang

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