Augmentation of the Posterior Maxilla: A Proposed Hierarchy of Treatment Selection

Abstract

Literature is reviewed that discusses treatment results following Cauldwel Luc approach sinus augmentation therapy or osteotome sinus augmentation therapy, with and without simultaneous implant placement. A hierarchy of treatment selection for the augmentation of the posterior maxilla, based upon quantity and position of residual alveolar bone crestal to the floor of the sinus, is proposed. J Periodontol 2003;74:1682‐1691.