Lateral Window Sinus Lift Course: Live Training

Location: Brighter Way Dental Center, Phoenix, Arizona

Reconstruction of missing posterior maxillary teeth often requires bone grafting prior to implant placement to compensate for the resorption and atrophy of the alveolar ridge following tooth loss. The lateral window sinus lift (LWSL) bone augmentation procedure, first introduced by Dr. Hilt Tatum in 1976, has been utilized with great success for nearly 50 years.The performance of the LWSL requires a detailed and thorough understanding of the associated anatomy both physically and radiographically. In addition, selection of biologics, such as, bone grafting material, membranes and pharmacologic agents is essential. Furthermore, fine surgical skills with the appropriate instrumentation is necessary for successful outcomes.

The course will be divided into a didactic lecture component followed by a full day of live surgery overseen by a qualified, experienced instructor. Each participant will perform two lateral window sinus lift procedures with bone grafting and the use of platelet rich fibrin. A one-week post op meeting will occur via Zoom with photos and discussion of the patient’s recovery period.

Lecture

Pre-course: 4 + hours via Zoom of didactic education on the sinus lift procedure

Indications, Anatomy, Treatment Planning, Surgical technique, Instrumentation, Grafting materials, PRF, pre-op/post-op medications, post-surgical care.

Course: Live Lateral Window Sinus Lift: 8 hours

Conclusion of this Sinus Lift course you will have a better understanding of:
Patient selection and medical/dental evaluation for potential implant treatment.
Anatomy, Treatment planning with CBCT and software for virtual implant and bone placement.
Gain familiarity and tactile sensitivity with the surgical instrumentation for the performance of sinus lift bone grafting.
Gain experience with flap design, grafting materials and suturing.
Post-operative management

Course Instructors

Dr. Robert T. Erickson

Dr. Robert T. Erickson is the Director of Education at Brighter Way Dental Center. In addition, he is also the Director of the Comprehensive Oral Implantology Residency program at Brighter Way, which is an affiliate training center for Jacksonville University’s newest post-doctoral, dental education program.

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Educational Method

Clinical Participation

Credit Hours: 12 CEU

AGD code: 310

Tuition Fee:

$5,500.00
April 17,2025 Sold Out

30 day cancellation policy for full refund

–Part I Sinus lift didactic lecture: Indications, Anatomy, Technique via Zoom 2 hrs

– Part II Surgical technique cont, Grating materials, Medications, Medical history– 2 hrs.

– Medical history review, CBCT scan and printed model of maxilla review, LiveSurgical technique.

8:00 Introduction, Clinic Overview, Review of CBCT scan and model for first patient

9:00 - 12:00 Patient #1 – Bilateral Lateral Window Sinus Lift – one participant each side

12:00 – 1:00 Lunch Review of morning case

1:00- 2:00 Review of Medical History, CBCT and model for afternoon patient

2:00 - 5:00: Bilateral LWSL one side per participant, review of post op CBCT and procedure
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the Academy of General Dentistry Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) through the joint program provider approval of MINEC America and Brighter Way Dental Clinic. MINEC America is approved for awarding FAGD/MAGD credit. AGD ID# (#322397 )