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Speaker: Dr. Daniel Kao
Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Abstract:

As treatment options of edentulous maxillary today may include dental implants, the practitioner must familiar with various sinus lift surgical techniques in order to choose an ideal treatment option for the patient. The success of therapy is not only dependent on the success of the sinus elevation and the integration of an implant, but also the position and utilization of the implant(s) both for function, health and aesthetics. With widespread use of dental implants, evaluating alveolar bony ridge volume and dimensions should also incorporate the inter-arch relationship to achieve a successful surgical, restorative and esthetic outcome.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. The ultimate goal of the Lateral Window and the trans-alveolar approaches is the elevation of the Schneiderian membrane from the underlying sinus wall creating room for the insertion of either bone grafts or the implant(s) or both. Implant(s) can be placed either together with the procedure (simultaneous placement), or during a second appointment after a period of healing (delayed placement).
2. How to handle the complications of Sinus elevation
3. Understand various techniques have been proposed for maxillary sinus elevation, which differ in surgical approach (lateral window approach and internal transalveolar approach), bone graft materials (autografts, allografts, xenografts and bioengineering materials) and advanced technology application (piezosurgery, balloon and controlled hydrostatic concept) for hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue (Schneiderian membrane) management.

Tuition: $69/1 ADA CERP credit hour

Course Prerequisites: None required
Course Format: Virtual Lecture
Conflict of Interest: None reported by speaker
Contact: Caitlin Laughlin at caitlin_laughlin@hsdm.harvard.edu
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation 7 days before the course will be eligible for full refund. No refund will be made within 7 days of the course initiation date.