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10.37988/1811-153X_2025_2_74

Maxillary sinus floor augmentation with and without graft materials: a literature view

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  • A.M. Tsitsiashvili 1, Doctor of Science in Medicine, professor of the Propaedeutics of surgical dentistry Department
    ORCID: 0000-0002-4737-8508
  • A.V. Ermakova 1, PhD in Medical Sciences, assistant professor of the Propaedeutics of surgical dentistry Department
    ORCID: 0000-0001-5022-4166
  • A.M. Khorguani 1, PhD in Medical sciences, associate professor of the Propaedeutics of surgical dentistry Department
  • M. Mostafalou 1, 5th year student at the Dentistry Faculty
    ORCID: 0009-0007-1251-8586
  • M. Panikashvili 1, 4th year student at the Dentistry Faculty
    ORCID: 0009-0003-5147-4011
  • G.G. Agikov 1, 5th year student at the Dentistry Faculty
    ORCID: 0009-0002-6225-1123
  • 1 Russian University of Medicine, 127006, Moscow, Russia

Abstract

The publications in the electronic databases PubMed, Google Scholar and other reliable resources (Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library), were studied during a systematic review of the literature. The author has selected articles whose content concerns the study of maxillary sinus floor augmentation with and without graft materials. Total of 116 articles we reviewed during the review. After analyzing the literature for inclusion criteria, the total number of publications has become 52.
Conclusions.
Within the limits of this study, maxillary sinus elevation and augmentation provides predictable outcome of regenerating lost osseous structure in the posterior maxilla. This offers the patient many advantages for long-term success at implant sites. There are mainly two approaches for maxillary sinus floor elevation: direct and indirect approach. Direct (lateral window technique) and indirect (osteotome sinus floor elevation, minimally invasive transalveolar sinus approach, and antral membrane balloon elevation), as well as a modified graftless sinus lift technique. Indications for the use of any technique for carrying out this operation, such as topography and defect volume, should be taken into account.

Key words:

Schneiderian membrane, maxillary sinus lift surgery, direct/lateral window technique, indirect/osteotome technique

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Tsitsiashvili A.M., Ermakova A.V., Khorguani A.M., Mostafalou M., Panikashvili M., Agikov G.G. Maxillary sinus floor augmentation with and without graft materials: a literature view. Clinical Dentistry (Russia).  2025; 28 (2): 74—81. DOI: 10.37988/1811-153X_2025_2_74

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