Prof. Cristian Dinu and Dr. Mattia Manfredini jointly presented an innovative approach to sinus lift procedures during the 18th MegaGen International Symposium, event held from May 23 to 25 in Daegu, South Korea.
Themed “Beyond the Limits of Bone: 30 Years of Challenges and the Path Forward,” the congress gathered internationally recognized professors in Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) to reflect on three decades of progress in Implantology and explore future directions in bone augmentation.
Despite technological advances such as bone grafting, immediate implant placement, and ridge augmentation, long-term bone loss remains a persistent challenge. The symposium featured in-depth clinical discussions, successful and unsuccessful cases and insights into overcoming current limitations in alveolar bone preservation.
The Romanian-Italian team of Prof Dr. Cristian Dinu and Dr. Mattia Manfredini shared novel techniques and clinical perspectives in a lecture titled “Sinus Lifting Procedures: Innovations and Insights for Advanced Bone Augmentation” – reviewing the historical evolution, clinical insights, and challenges associated with sinus lifting techniques, and focusing on recent innovations that enhance outcomes and minimize complications.
The presentation emphasized the importance of the sinus lifting procedure as a cornerstone in modern implant dentistry, offering innovative solutions for advanced bone augmentation in cases of severe maxillary atrophy.
The history of sinus augmentation was first documented in the 1970s when the procedure was first introduced to address the lack of vertical bone height in the posterior maxilla. Over the decades, it has evolved significantly through advancements in surgical tools, biomaterials, and imaging technologies. These developments have not only improved procedural success but also expanded the indications for sinus lifts to include patients with more complex anatomical and systemic challenges.
Drawing on extensive clinical expertise, the lecture presented by Prof. dr. Cristian Dinu and dr. Mattia Manfredini highlighted key aspects of the procedure, including careful preoperative planning, patient selection, and the use of advanced imaging modalities such as cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for precise evaluation of sinus anatomy. Techniques such as the lateral window and transcrestal approaches were compared, with observations of their respective advantages and limitations. Despite its widespread success, the sinus lifting procedure presents several challenges. Managing complications such as sinus membrane perforation, infection, or insufficient bone integration remains critical.
The comprehensive presentation underscored the importance of balancing innovation with clinical rigor in advancing sinus lift procedures. By integrating historical insights with modern advancements, clinicians can achieve predictable outcomes and continue to expand the boundaries of implant dentistry.
The 18th MegaGen International Symposium fostered meaningful dialogue and innovation by bringing together knowledge, experience and passion for Implantology. For more information about the event and the invited speakers, click here.