Maxillary Vascular Canal Thickness and Sinus Augmentation Bleeding

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between the maxillary intra-osseous vascular canal thickness as measured by volumetric tomography and the amount of intra-operative bleeding during open sinus floor augmentation. A sample of patients will be selected, and their maxillary intra-osseous vascular canal thickness will be measured using volumetric tomography. Intraoperative bleeding will be recorded during open sinus floor augmentation. The data will be analyzed to determine if there is a correlation between the thickness of the maxillary intra-osseous vascular canal and intraoperative bleeding.

Inclusion Criteria:Maxillary partial or total edentulism, including premolar/molar regionsMedically healthy2 to 5 mm residual bone heightSufficient bone width to place a standard dental implant (diameter >4mm)Age: 18-65 yearsPatients who volunteered to participate in the study and signed written informed consentExclusion Criteria:Maxillary sinusitisAcute myocardial infarction in the last 12 monthsUse of any medication that may inhibit bone healingHistory of radiotherapy in the head and neck regionPresence of psychiatric problemsSmoking more than 10 cigarettes a dayAlcoholismChronic drug use