CLOSED SINUS LIFT - ENG

The posterior maxilla is one of the most challenging sites in all of implantology. Insufficient bone height beneath the maxillary sinus stops countless treatment plans before they begin — or forces clinicians to refer cases they could, and should, be treating themselves. The closed sinus lift changes that equation entirely. This one-day course equips you with everything you need to perform transcrestal sinus floor elevation safely, predictably, and with the confidence that comes from genuinely understanding what you are doing — not just following a sequence of steps. Why this course is different Most sinus lift courses teach you a technique. This course teaches you a system — from anatomy and diagnostics through surgical execution, complication management, and evidence-based decision-making. You leave with a complete clinical framework, not just a new drill sequence. What you will learn The programme covers six tightly structured modules, each building directly on the last: ▸ Maxillary sinus anatomy in 3D — Schneiderian membrane physiology, Underwood septa, PSAA location, ostium patency — the anatomical knowledge that prevents intraoperative surprises. ▸ Patient selection & RBH decision-making — The residual bone height framework that tells you exactly when to use the closed approach, when to switch to open, and when to stage the case. ▸ CBCT-based diagnostic protocol — A systematic pre-surgical checklist for every sinus case — membrane classification, septal mapping, ostium assessment, and the questions that trigger ENT referral. ▸ Three transcrestal elevation techniques — Hydraulic pressure (SCA/BAOSFE), osseodensification (Densah burs), and balloon catheter elevation — compared side by side so you can select the right tool for every anatomy. ▸ Graft materials & implant placement — Evidence-based graft selection including the no-graft tent-poling technique, ISQ thresholds for single vs two-stage protocols, and closure principles. ▸ Complication recognition