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Case Reports
. 2021 May 6;9(5):e04124.
doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4124. eCollection 2021 May.

Lateral maxillary sinus floor elevation in the presence of a sinus osteoma: A case report

Mootaz Mlouka  1 , Mohamed Tlili  1 , Ali Hamrouni  1 , Raki Selmi  1 , Faten Khanfir  1 , Mohamed Salah Khalfi  1 , Faten Ben Amor  1
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Lateral maxillary sinus floor elevation in the presence of a sinus osteoma: A case report

Mootaz Mlouka et al. Clin Case Rep. .

Abstract

Eventhough the lateral sinus floor elevation is a well-documented procedure, many factors can increase its difficulty. The presence an osteoma can be very challenging and must be managed with caution taking in consideration the lesions's size and extension.

Keywords: lateral approach; osteoma; sinus floors elevation.

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The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper.

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FIGURE 1
Preoperative retroalveolar radiography
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FIGURE 2
CBCT oblique coronal sections showing the vertical defect and the sinus osteoma
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FIGURE 3
A, Osteotomy using the piezoelectric tip. B, Sinus membrane elevation. C, Insertion of the first resorbable membrane. D, Xenograft condensation into the sinus. E, Flap repositioning and sutures. F, Postoperative retroalveolar radiography. G, Delayed implant placement
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