Complications of bone mass augmentation in the maxillary sinus floor area

Surgical treatment for bone mass augmentation in the maxillary sinus floor area is not infrequently accompanied by complications. Successful outcome of operations for maxillary sinus floor lifting depends on the adequate natural drainage, maintenance of healthy sinus mucosa, and the surgeon' skill. It is concluded that the preventive measures designed to avoid postoperative complications should include thoroughly elucidated medical history of the patients, careful preoperative examination and treatment of those predisposed to the development of sinusitis, and dispensary-based follow-up of the operated patients.

complications, prophylaxis of postoperative complications