When reduced dimension implants are not indicated in the atrophic posterior maxilla, because of the relevant reduction of residual alveolar crest volumes following atrophy and/or expansion of the maxillary sinus, sinus floor elevation with a crest or lateral approach has become a quite frequent surgical procedure in implant dentistry. These surgical procedures,  although reliable, may expose also experienced surgeons to complications such as:

1) sinus membrane tears;

2) penetration/migration of implants into their maxillary sinus;

3) post-operative maxillary sinusitis.

The main objective of this webinar is to provide clinicians useful information as regards the prevention and management of these complications.