COURSE SUMMARY

This module is dedicated to management of the edentulous posterior maxilla. Augmentation of the atrophic posterior maxillary edentulous ridge with sinus floor augmentation using a crestal approach and lateral approach will be taught in detail. Both techniques will be taught using generic instrumentation as well as proprietary instrument developed by Megagen. Indications and contraindications for sinus bone grafting and the management of potential complications will also be covered in depth

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Overview:

This module is dedicated to management of the edentulous posterior maxilla. Augmentation of the atrophic posterior maxillary edentulous ridge with sinus floor augmentation using a crestal approach and lateral approach will be taught in detail. Both techniques will be taught using generic instrumentation as well as proprietary instrument developed by Megagen. Indications and contraindications for sinus bone grafting and the management of potential complications will also be covered in depth.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify suitable patients for sinus floor augmentation
• Understand the indications for different approaches to sinus floor augmentation
• Understand rationale for simultaneous and staged implant placement following sinus floor augmentation
• Manage complications arising from sinus floor augmentation
• Understand the maxillary sinus anatomy of partially and completely edentulous patients.
• Diagnose the common pathologies in the maxillary sinus.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging including cone beam CT
• Perform crestal and lateral approaches on a boiled egg, a dental model and a pig’s jaws
• Perform a lateral approach sinus floor augmentation on a patient