10.25241/stomaeduj.2018.5(3).art.6 – abstract

ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

The efficacy of bone scraper for bone window osteotomy in the course of sinus augmentation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25241/stomaeduj.2018.5(3).art.6

Abstract

Introduction: The aim was to determine the efficacy of the bone scraper in the course of sinus augmentation.

Methodology: A total of 50 sinus augmentation procedures performed in 35 patients were included in this study. The outcome parameters included membrane perforation and bone volume collected.

Results: Twenty-two were female, and 13 males. The age ranged from 55 to 80 years. The average osteotomy site dimensions were (12 ± 2) x (10 ± 2) mm. There were no perforations of the sinus membrane during the creation of the bony window. The average bone volume from the 50 osteotomies was 0.75 ± 0.25 cm3. There were no statistically significant differences between edentulous vs. partially edentulous patients, men vs. women, or time length of edentulism.

Conclusions: The proper use of the bone scraper allows autogenous bone harvesting and prevents sinus membrane perforation during the creation of the bony window and is cost-effective financially.

Keywords: bone scraper, sinus floor, augmentation, perforation, membrane, bone graft.

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