Clinical and Radiographic Evidence of Alleviation of Preoperative Chronic Sinusitis After Open Sinus Allogeneic Bone Augmentation Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study

The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of open sinus elevation technique on chronic sinusitis when combined with simultaneous dental implant placement. A retrospective analysis of patients with chronic sinusitis who underwent sinus elevation and dental implant procedures was performed. Radiographic images were analyzed preoperatively and postoperatively to assess the fluid levels in the sinuses. Clinical evaluation through a questionnaire tabulated by an ENT specialist was done for all patients. The results showed the following: Preoperative radiographs showed varying fluid levels in the sinuses. Postoperative results demonstrated that fluid levels were either entirely eliminated or significantly reduced in all cases. Therefore, it can be concluded that sinus elevation procedures, when performed concurrently with dental implants, can alleviate chronic sinusitis symptoms as evidenced by reduced fluid levels in the sinus cavities.