Histological Outcomes on the Development of New Space-making Devices for Maxillary Sinus Floor Augmentation

Abstract

It is concluded that (1) the device used in this study did not trigger any important inflammatory reaction; (2) when the sinus membrane was elevated, bone formation was a constant finding; and (3) an ideal space-making device should be stable and elevate the membrane to ensure a maintained connection between the membrane and the secluded space.