European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

In this article a review of maxillary sinus anatomy and techniques for floor elevation which is considered a vital part of restoring the posterior maxilla is discussed. Tatum is the pioneer for lateral antrostomy which is being practised till date for sinus lift. Crestal approach which is a conservative
method, proposed by Summers, provides another effective way of placing implant fixture in the atrophic maxilla