Sinus inlay
The x-ray shows extreme bone loss in the upper jaw lateral region, so that without sinus inlay and simultaneously augmentation of the jaw ridge, no implants can be made. In the lower jaw, deep, extended defects are seen. The yellow line corresponds to the edge of the bone.
The x-ray after the treatment shows the condition after the bone transplantation in maxillary sinus and along the ridge of the jaw. Now, enough bone material is present to allow the insertion of dental implants. In the lower jaw, we see the formation of bone in the area where there are bone defects (red circles).
After the teeth are lost a bony atrophy of the jaws occurs making it impossible to insert implants. With a sinus inlay the bone material is deposited on the floor of the maxillary sinus, so that dental implants can be fitted later on or at the same time.
Exclusive new method:
Sinus inlay, when no more sinus inlays are possible
A sinus inlay is possible only if there is a healthy mucous membrane within the maxillary sinus in the region of the operation. If only scar tissue from a former sinus operation or a polypous or cystic alteration after inflammations of the sinus are present there instead of a healthy mucous membrane, a sinus inlay will not be possible, or it will be very risky, since blood supply is not ensured to the bone transplanted inlay. Prof. Sailer has evolved a method for dealing with this situation, which makes it possible to ensure blood supply to the inserted bones and make a sinus inlay possible.