Maxillary sinus augmentation with platelet-rich plasma and fibrinogen cryoprecipitate: a tomographic pilot study.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma, autologous bone, and autologous fibrinogen as cryoprecipitate in maxillary sinus augmentation procedures. Six patients (age range, 29-58) undergoing sinus augmentation procedures were included in the study. Platelet-rich plasma and autologous fibrinogen in the form of cryoprecipitate were prepared from 300 ml of blood.

Endoscopic removal of an implant from the maxillary sinus: a case report.

Slippage of an implant into the maxillary sinus is an exceptional complication that may occur during immediate implant placement. In this study, removal of a displaced implant into the maxillary sinus with the aid of endoscopy via buccal window approach is reported. Management of such a rare complication is also addressed.

Use of connective tissue grafts to enhance the esthetic outcome of implant treatment: a clinical report of 2 patients.

The reestablishment of normal tissue volume, contour, and architecture around dental implants may require the use of osseous or soft tissue augmentation techniques. This article describes 2 patient treatments that highlight the use of connective tissue grafts to enhance the esthetic outcome of dental implant treatment.