Lateral Sinus Membrane Elevation in Case of Lateral Intra-sinus Linear Calcification: Expanding the Indications

Abstract

Intra-sinus calcifications (ISCs) which are noted only in 2.4 percent of maxillary sinus pathology can be a challenging condition for the implantologists. A few studies describe only a recommendation for the centrally localized calcification spots in the maxillary sinus. Simultaneously, there is no publications focused on lateral sinus lift performance in cases of laterally, peripherally located linear ISCs. The purpose of our report is to present a surgical tactic for lateral approach of Schneiderian membrane elevation in a 58-year-old female with linear and fine punctate calcifications, inta-sinus hyperostosis, and mucosal swelling with height above the middle level of the sinus.