Prevalence of Maxillary Sinus Disease and Abnormalities in Patients Scheduled for Sinus Lift Procedures

The results indicate that, in a population of patients with chronic periodontitis, presence of sinus conditions is strongly associated with a history of indicative symptoms and is independent of age, gender, and smoking status. The results reinforce the importance of careful detailed history taking and thorough clinical and radiographic evaluation prior to performing sinus augmentation.