{"product_id":"advanced-maxillary-sinus-procedures-with-testori-an-intensive-masterclass","title":"Advanced Maxillary Sinus Procedures with Testori: An Intensive Masterclass","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced lateral window sinus surgery and its alternatives, from clinical decision-making to refined surgical execution. This Masterclass is designed for ambitious early-career clinicians wishing to master maxillary sinus procedures, as well as seasoned periodontologists and implantologists who want to align their daily practice with the most current, research-backed protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe course follows a hands-on, “from the operatory” perspective, guiding you through every phase of sinus lift surgery. You will be led stepwise from initial diagnosis and case indication to the practical management of intraoperative challenges and postoperative issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout this structured, evidence-based program, you will explore how sinus lift concepts and techniques have evolved over recent decades and understand why sinus grafting remains pivotal for long-term implant survival. A focus will be placed on how an updated flap design and a refined antrostomy approach can make the lateral window procedure more conservative while lowering the incidence of complications after surgery. Join Prof. Testori and immerse yourself in a comprehensive, clinically grounded experience in maxillary sinus surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse content includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinus physiology and function: recognizing when ENT referral is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelecting the right cases: clinical examination, diagnosis, indications, and contraindications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxillary sinus lift: when to treat, how to plan, and how to operate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing lateral and crestal access: clinical reasoning behind the choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies to avoid, identify, and treat intraoperative and postoperative complications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInnovative flap management to reduce biological and vascular risks: the Simplified Antrostomy Design (S.A.D.) Technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy the conclusion of the Masterclass, you will be able to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarry out lateral window sinus lift procedures using either piezoelectric instrumentation or conventional rotary systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddress frequent complications, including Schneiderian membrane tears, removal of sinus cysts, and management of sinus septa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehend and execute the S.A.D. Technique to simplify and enhance sinus membrane elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect and handle appropriate devices for membrane release and elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign and perform various functional antrostomies adapted to clinical scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermine optimal timing and protocol for implant site preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize and indicate treatment options that can replace sinus lift, including the M.I.F.A. protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Course Program\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSession 1 – Exploring a Range of Care Options\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the opening session of this Masterclass, Prof. Testori introduces the full spectrum of therapeutic approaches for maxillary sinus elevation and explains how to select the most appropriate strategy for each case. He examines the key elements that guide this decision-making process, including the patient’s main concern, economic considerations, the clinician’s level of experience, and several additional clinical variables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe emphasizes that treatment planning should aim to maximize predictability and workflow efficiency by integrating digital technologies and rigorously validated, evidence-based protocols. As the lesson progresses, the focus shifts to more advanced clinical aspects: when it is advisable to involve an ENT specialist, strategies to reduce the risk of problems during and after surgery, the anatomical and biological characteristics of the maxillary membrane, and how to recognize an unhealthy sinus through its clinical manifestations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore specifically, this lecture explores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurgical classification of the Schneiderian membrane into thick, medium, and thin types, based on color and degree of transparency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to collect and interpret the patient’s medical history and radiographic findings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe contribution of ENT specialists during the preoperative assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey clinical indicators and signs that suggest maxillary sinus infection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSession 2 – Grading the Complexity of Sinus Lifts and Key Strategies for Accurate Diagnosis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis session is dedicated to understanding what makes a maxillary sinus elevation simple, moderate, or highly demanding. Professor Testori presents his Sinus Elevation Difficulty Score, showing how this practical grading system allows clinicians to immediately grasp how challenging a specific sinus lift procedure will be. Since choosing the right patient and case is crucial when approaching maxillary sinus augmentation, special emphasis is placed on decision-making for case selection, with clear guidance on which situations are most suitable for younger or less experienced practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore specifically, the lesson explores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize and select cases appropriate for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey diagnostic strategies for progressing from straightforward to complex scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy choosing the correct case is critical to predictable outcomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to use preoperative CBCT and facial screening in planning the procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSession 3: Hands-On Patient Assessment in Practice\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this session, Prof. Testori explores the clinical strategy behind managing maxillary sinus elevation. He explains how to clinically recognize warning signs of sinus infection, including the presence of graft material in the ostium and the onset of sinusitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lesson emphasizes the importance of close collaboration with ENT specialists at the diagnostic stage, so implantologists can more accurately identify thickened or diseased sinus membranes caused by subclinical sinusitis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey points addressed in this lesson include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicroscopic anatomy and organization of the sinus membrane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManagement of complex cases: severely reduced crestal bone, patients who are heavy smokers, and situations involving bone dehiscence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical protocol: monthly follow-up and ongoing monitoring of the patient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 h 09 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 4 – Microscopic Anatomy and Functional Biology of the Sinus\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this recorded lesson, Prof. Testori walks through multiple real clinical cases to illustrate how to work with various biomaterials, including Novomatrix, used together with fibrin sealant and Baxter Deerfield. He then dedicates a section of the session to exploring in detail how collagenated porcine dermal matrices function and what specific benefits they offer in clinical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSession 5: When to Perform an Antrostomy, Planning the Flap, and Essential Anesthesia Principles\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an overview of the scientific rationale for clinical protocols and the essential diagnostic steps, Prof. Testori moves from theory to live surgery, narrating each phase in detail as he works. He begins by demonstrating his complete anesthetic sequence, then focuses on an advanced flap approach that he regards as the decisive element in every sinus lift. To conclude, he compares techniques for creating the antrostomy window, examining how to optimize the procedure with both piezoelectric technology and conventional rotary tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis session specifically explores:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed, ordered anesthetic sequence: buccal-distal, buccal-mesial, palatal-distal, palatal-mesial, and the corner of the mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon pitfalls in administering local anesthesia and how incorrect techniques typically occur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA contemporary approach in surgery: designing periodontal flaps to achieve coverage of gingival recessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for performing the antrostomy window most effectively, contrasting piezosurgery with standard rotary instrumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSession 6 – Surgical Bone Cutting, Skeletal Realignment and the DASK Approach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an overview of antrostomy, Prof. Testori shifts the focus to osteotomy, management of the bony window, and the practical use of the DASK technique. He then demonstrates how to make full use of DASK as a comprehensive kit that supports multiple sinus lift approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis session specifically walks through:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforming the erosion method using a large diamond bur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSealing the repositioned bone window with tisseel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExecuting antrostomy either through erosion or via deflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 7 – Streamlined Antrostomy Planning with the SAD Approach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProf. Testori presents an innovative configuration for creating the antrostomy, making it easier to separate and elevate the sinus membrane during sinus floor augmentation procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 8 – Mastering the Reduced Height Window Approach\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this session, you’ll explore the recently introduced Low Window Technique and how it reshapes surgical planning. Professor Testori demonstrates how this approach streamlines the incision strategy, relying on a single linear cut without releasing incisions. By simplifying the flap design, the technique helps reduce postoperative discomfort, minimizing pain, bruising, and swelling for the patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 9 – Managing Surgical Mishaps: Leaks at the Anastomosis and Intraoperative Perforation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this session, Prof. Testori uses a series of surgical video clips to walk you through the typical complications that may arise during a sinus lift. He demonstrates how to recognize these issues as they happen and illustrates practical strategies for handling them both during the operation and in the healing period that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 h 08 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 10 – Planning the Implant Recipient Area: Incisions, Flap Design, and Suturing Steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Testori emphasizes that the way the flap is planned and executed largely dictates whether a sinus lift will be predictable or problematic, and this session focuses entirely on that stage of the surgery. During the lesson, he also explains in which clinical situations implant site preparation is required, how it should be performed, and which suturing sequence is most appropriate to finalize the procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 11 – Using Piezosurgery for the Crestal Technique\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crestal technique has long carried a reputation for being unreliable and overly hazardous. Prof. Testori, however, regards it as a reliable option when used in carefully selected situations—specifically, in patients without vertical defects, with only minor horizontal deficiencies, and in the presence of a spacious sinus cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 min\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLecture 12 – Exploring Options Beyond Traditional Sinus Lift Procedures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final theory-focused session of the Masterclass, Prof. Testori explores treatment options that can replace a traditional sinus lift. He discusses when and how to use All-on-4, transinusal implants, zygomatic implants, and the M.I.F.A (Minimally Invasive Full Arch) protocol as alternative solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lesson-meta\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 h\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-lesson\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOn-Demand Surgical Workshop: Performing a Bilateral Sinus Lift\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this opening ReLIVE Surgery session, Prof. Testori will perform a bilateral sinus augmentation and walk you through each phase of the operation in a clear, sequential manner. The patient currently wears a complete maxillary denture that lacks stability and comfort. 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