Sinus augmentation at the time of molar tooth removal: modification of Jensen technique

Abstract

When a maxillary molar tooth needs to be removed, the treatment plan often includes subsequent dental implant placement. However, there may be less than 5 mm of bone available in the central fossa region of the proposed implant site. This report describes a technique to use a precise osteotomy within the maxillary molar socket to mobilize a segment of bone and superiorly raise it to provide increased alveolar bone height using grafting. This technique eliminates the need for lateral window surgery.