Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2019; 7(10): 1234-1241
Published online May 26, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i10.1234
Minimally invasive endoscopic maxillary sinus lifting and immediate implant placement: A case report
Mahmoud Mudalal, Xiao-Lin Sun, Xue Li, Jiao Fang, Man-Lin Qi, Jia Wang, Liu-Yi Du, Yan-Min Zhou
Mahmoud Mudalal, Xiao-Lin Sun, Xue Li, Jiao Fang, Man-Lin Qi, Jia Wang, Liu-Yi Du, Yan-Min Zhou, Department of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China
Author contributions: Zhou YM and Mudalal M contributed to study conception and design, reviewed the article, and contributed to manuscript writing and drafting; Sun XL and Li X reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Fang J and Du LY analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Qi ML was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval of the version to be submitted.
Supported by Jilin Provincial Science and Technological Projects-International Cooperation, No. 20180414030GH; Jilin Provincial Sanitation and Health-Technical Innovation Fund, No. 2018J074.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Yan-Min Zhou, DDS, PhD, Chairman, Chief Doctor, Full Professor, Department of Dental Implantology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, 1500 Qinghua Rd, Chaoyang District, Changchun 130021, Jilin Province, China. zhouym62@126.com
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Received: January 29, 2019
Peer-review started: January 29, 2019
First decision: March 9, 2019
Revised: March 20, 2019
Accepted: March 26, 2019
Article in press: March 26, 2019
Published online: May 26, 2019
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Core Tip

Core tip: The advantages of the modified approach for maxillary sinus augmentation, in which platelet-rich fibrin, endoscope, simultaneous implant placement, and sinus floor elevation (PESS) are combined, include: (1) Being applicable in cases with a residual alveolar bone height < 4 mm; (2) Shortened treatment period from 12 to 3 mo; and (3) Minimally invasive procedure with high precision.