Maxillary sinus implant removal: modified Caldwell-Luc technique

Endoscopically assisted Caldwell-Luc procedure for removal of a foreign body from the maxillary sinus.

Caldwell-luc Approach for Surgical Removal Ofthe Root from Maxillary Sinus with Closure of Oro-antral Fistula

The palatal root of the first permanent molar is the most commonly deflected root into the maxillary sinus during extraction. A rational approach to the surgical removal of a root from the antrum is important. Some surgeons prefer the alveolar approach while others prefer the Caldwell-Luc operation. A case is presented where the palatal root tip of the left upper first molar was removed from th...

Removal of extensive maxillary dentigerous cyst via a Caldwell-Luc procedure

Caldwell-Luc procedure, canine impaction, dentigerous cyst, ectopic tooth. Abstract A case of a large dentigerous cyst associated with canine tooth in the maxillary antrum is presented. This case is of interest because of its extensiveness and the presence of an ectopic tooth in the roof of the maxillary sinus. Theoretical aspects of canine impaction and cyst formation are reviewed. The managem...

Evaluation of maxillary sinus membrane response following elevation with the crestal osteotome technique in human cadavers.

Implant placement in the posterior maxilla often requires elevation of the sinus floor, which can be achieved through either the modified Caldwell-Luc or the crestal osteotome technique. The objectives of this study were to evaluate (a) the resistance to perforation of maxillary sinus membranes obtained from formaldehyde-fixed cadavers in vitro, (b) the frequency and extent of membrane perforat...

Implant survival rates after maxillary sinus augmentation.

Implant therapy in the atrophic posterior maxilla becomes challenging in the presence of reduced maxillary bone height. Sinus augmentation can be performed for resolving this condition prior to implant placement. The aim of this article was therefore to evaluate implant survival rates in the grafted sinus taking into account the influence of the implant surface, graft material, and implant plac...