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DAY 2

CONFERENCE SPEAKER

DR DAVID CHONG
■ DDS, New York University at College of Dentistry.
■ Surgery Director, Linhart Continuing Dental Education Program, at New York
University College of Dentistry Implant and Prosthetic program.
■ Consultant and advisor for Malaysia Oral Implant Association (MOIA).
■ Dean’s Faculty , University of Maryland College of Dentistry Implant and Prosthetic
program.
■ Senior Course Director of the AIC Basic and Advance Dental Implant Training
courses.
■ Adjunct Professor at Guangxi Medical University. China.
■ Diplomate, American Board of Oral Implantology (ABOI).
■ Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantology.
■ Consultant of Advisor for the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.
■ Founder and Director for Think Dental Implant Institute and Study Club, NY.
■ Founder and Director for Manhattan Implant Study Group at New York University,
NY.
■ Director of Think Dental clinic, NY.

Lecture:
To Bone Graft or Not To Bone Graft, That Is The Question
Maxillary sinus augmentation, or sinus floor elevation, is a commonly performed
procedure before dental implant placement in posterior maxillae with severe bone
loss. While bone grafting is often used in this procedure, sinus membrane elevation
without grafting is also a viable option.

Opting for maxillary sinus lift without bone grafting has several advantages over
conventional grafting techniques, including minimizing the risk of infection and
simplifying the surgical process. By eliminating the need for graft material, this
approach can also reduce postoperative complications, such as ostium blockage,
which can lead to an infection and failure in sinus lift procedures that involve bone
grafting.

However, it is important to note that using no bone graft material may not provide
sufficient support for optimal healing and long-term success. This is due to the
limited space-maintenance ability of blood-clot formation alone.

Ultimately, the decision to perform a maxillary sinus lift with or without bone grafting
should be made based on various factors, such as individual clinical and radiographic
findings, the anatomy of the maxillary sinus, the degree of bone loss, the risk of
infection, and the desired surgical outcomes.

This presentation will thoroughly examine various factors related to this topic, backed
by evidence-based research and practical experience.

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