AIM:

This study aims to evaluate the results of 10 cases of maxillary sinus lifting using synthetic resorbable hydroxyapatite (osteogen ®) as a filling material.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

The surgeries were performed in patients who presented bone resorption in this region. The results were compared radiographically six months after the surgery through initial and final radiographs analysis.

RESULTS:

The vertical bone height gain was on average 1200.4%, when compared to the initial bone edge.

CONCLUSION:

The formation of bone tissue in that region had made possible future prosthetic rehabilitation.