ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Avoiding Complication: The Role of Human Factors in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation. A Narrative Review
Renouard Franck,
Edmond Bedrossian,
Riccardo Scaini,
Corresponding Author
Renouard Franck
Private Practice Oral Surgery Paris, Paris, France
Correspondence:
Renouard Franck ([email protected])
Search for more papers by this authorEdmond Bedrossian
Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxilllofacial Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, USA
University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA
Unioversity Fothe Pacific, Stockton, California, USA
Search for more papers by this authorRiccardo Scaini
Section of Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation (Head: Prof. Tiziano Testori), IRCCS Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Dental Clinic (Head Prof. L. Francetti), Milan, Italy
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorRenouard Franck,
Edmond Bedrossian,
Riccardo Scaini,
Corresponding Author
Renouard Franck
Private Practice Oral Surgery Paris, Paris, France
Correspondence:
Renouard Franck ([email protected])
Search for more papers by this authorEdmond Bedrossian
Diplomate, American Board of Oral & Maxilllofacial Surgeons, Chicago, Illinois, USA
University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA
Unioversity Fothe Pacific, Stockton, California, USA
Search for more papers by this authorRiccardo Scaini
Section of Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation (Head: Prof. Tiziano Testori), IRCCS Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio Hospital, Dental Clinic (Head Prof. L. Francetti), Milan, Italy
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 05 March 2025
ABSTRACT
Maxillary sinus augmentation is now considered a routine procedure; however, it can rapidly become a challenging surgery susceptible to multiple complications. It is widely acknowledged that lack of preparation or inadequate technical expertise is a primary cause of such complications. This procedure can become a source of significant stress for the clinician and morbidity for the patient if not properly planned preoperatively. Despite this, insufficient attention is often paid to the physiological, psychological, and environmental factors that may influence unforeseen and adverse surgical outcomes. This article aims to highlight the importance of the science of Human factors as a strategy to minimize and prevent potential complications. This approach not only encompasses guidelines for the proper execution of sinus lift grafting procedures but also addresses the management of various human factors that can adversely impact surgical outcomes, thereby reducing intraoperative risks and morbidity during maxillary sinus augmentation surgery.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
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