ROLE OF MAGNETIC MALLET AND PHOTO-BIO-MODULATION ON MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS IN SINUS GRAFT SURGERY: A CASE REPORT

G. Caccianiga, A. Leonida and P. Caccianiga

School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20900 Monza, Italy

Correspondence to:
Gianluigi Caccianiga, DDS
School of Medicine and Surgery,
University of Milano-Bicocca,
20900 Monza, Italy
e-mail: gianluigi.caccianiga@unibi.it

Received: 18 June, 2017 Accepted: 10 August, 2017

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ABSTRACT

Sinus membrane elevation is a common surgical technique to increase bone height in the posterior maxilla before dental implant placement. However, the biological mechanism of bone regeneration in the sinus membrane remains largely unknown. A case report of sinus lift elevation and implant insertion with a Magnetic Mallet is described, as well as pre and post-surgical use of laser for decontaminating the implant site. In addition, Schneider’s membrane formation is reported, and the efficacy of laser-associated therapy in the sinus lift procedure is discussed.

KEYWORDS: mesenchymal stem cells, maxillary sinus membrane, sinus lift, osteotomy, magnetic mallet, photobiomodulation