Effect of Schneiderian membrane integrity on bone formation in sinus augmentation: An experimental study in rabbits.
Jeong-Won PaikJae-Kook ChaYoung-Woo SongDaniel Stefan ThomaRonald Ernst JungUi-Won JungPublished in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2021)
SM perforation had an adverse effect on new bone formation, predominantly close to the area of membrane perforation. However, no significant difference was found in the total augmented volume between the SM perforation and the intact groups.