Alternative treatment plans when sinus lift procedure is not the first option

Insufficient bone volume in the posterior maxilla is not in itself an indication for performing a lateral window maxillary sinus augmentation without considering available alternatives.

With regards to the clinical condition, there are different treatments that have been proposed as alternatives to lateral window sinus augmentation:

– Short implants

– Tilted implants and trans-sinus implants

– Pre- and post-sinus implants

– Fixed prostheses with distal cantilever.

The lecture will address the pros and cons of the different therapeutic alternatives in an evidence based approach.