Microarchitecture of the Augmented Bone Following Sinus Elevation

sinus floor elevation with the lateral technique

After 6 month healing time reentry took place and bone core biopsy samples were collected from the augmented bone of the maxillary sinuses with a trephine drill. Biopsy samples were collected from the sites where the dental implants were to be placed.

During reentry after bone biopsy dental implants were placed.

Preoperative CBCT scans are carried out before dental implant placement, 6 months after sinus floor elevations. Postoperative CBCT scans are taken 3 years after sinus floor augmentations.