Predictors For Transosseous Maxillary Sinus Lift Complications

This prospective cohort study investigates potential predictors of complications associated with transosseous sinus lift procedures utilizing the Versah Densah burs technique. Unlike the traditional lateral approach, this method enables internal sinus floor elevation through a crestal access, minimizing invasiveness while allowing for controlled vertical augmentation.

The study population includes partially edentulous patients in need of vertical ridge augmentation in the posterior maxilla. The following parameters are evaluated as possible predictors of intraoperative and postoperative complications:

• Residual Bone Height (RBH): Measured from the alveolar crest to the sinus floor.
• Maxillary Sinus Ostium (MSO) Patency: Assessed radiographically to determine if ostial obstruction contributes to sinus-related events.
• Schneiderian Membrane Thickness: Measured preoperatively via CBCT, as thicker or thinner membranes may influence perforation risk.
• Surgical Site Location: Categorized based on the involved maxillary posterior region (e.g., premolar vs. molar).
• Amount of Vertical Lifting: The total height gained through osteotome-mediated or Densah bur-mediated elevation is recorded.

Primary outcome measures include intraoperative membrane perforation, postoperative sinusitis, implant failure, and the need for revision surgery. The study aims to establish reliable preoperative indicators to stratify complication risk, facilitate clinical decision-making, and improve patient outcomes in transosseous sinus elevation procedures.

Inclusion criteria

• 1- Patients requiring dental implants in the posterior maxilla with a residual bone height of < 6 mm.

2- Good general health and absence of systemic conditions affecting bone healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes, osteoporosis).

3- No history of chronic sinusitis or other significant sinus pathologies

Exclusion criteria

• 1- Severe periodontal disease. 2- Residual bone height > 6 mm. 3- History of previous sinus lift procedures or other maxillofacial surgeries. 4- Smokers.