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Sinus lifts with piezoelectric instruments, taught by the inventor of piezosurgery — crestal and lateral window, membrane repair included
Tomaso Vercellotti, who developed piezoelectric bone surgery, walks through his Piezo Lift protocols in Piezosurgery for Sinus Augmentation: Step-by-Step Clinical Workflow. Across four modules, six lessons and twelve videos (about 7 h 30 min), he covers indications and posterior maxillary anatomy, the transcrestal route, the lateral window with Schneiderian membrane repair, and commented clinical cases from diagnosis through grafting.
- 4modules
- 12videos
- 7 h 30 minof surgery teaching
What you’ll be able to do
- Judge when a sinus lift is indicated and map the risk zones of the posterior maxilla
- Perform a transcrestal (closed) elevation using piezoelectric inserts
- Open a lateral window with piezo osteotomy and lift the membrane safely
- Prevent and repair Schneiderian membrane perforations
- Select graft materials and adapt when the case changes mid-surgery
Inside the course
The reasoning before the drill
Module 1 (1 h 24 min) explains why and when to elevate the sinus floor, where the anatomical danger zones lie, and which habits keep the membrane intact. It closes with realistic ways to bring these protocols into everyday surgery.
Two approaches, each shown in full
The crestal module (2 h 02 min) follows every phase from osteotomy to graft insertion with minimal trauma. The lateral module (2 h 03 min) adds piezo access strategies, membrane handling, perforation repair and decision-making for difficult anatomy.
Cases from start to finish
The final 1 h 58 min presents operated patients with commentary, post-operative protocols, planning tips and how to react to intraoperative surprises.
About Tomaso Vercellotti
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon, he created the Piezosurgery system for precise bone cutting that spares soft tissue. He teaches internationally and has written many papers and book chapters on bone regeneration and implantology.
Built for
- Implantologists facing atrophic posterior maxillaeOffers a gentler route to vertical bone for implants in the upper molar region.
- Surgeons who already own a piezo unitTurns the device into a reliable tool for both crestal and window access.
- Clinicians worried about perforationsPrevention and repair of membrane tears get dedicated attention.
Curriculum
Module 1: Clinical Fundamentals & Daily Practice (1 h 24 min) 4 topics
- When and why to perform a sinus lift
- Anatomy and risk zones in the posterior maxilla
- Key factors for avoiding membrane perforation
- Realistic protocols for daily clinical integration
Module 2: Transcrestal Approach with Piezoelectric Surgery (2 h 02 min) 4 topics
- Step-by-step piezo-based transcrestal technique
- Membrane elevation and management
- Grafting considerations and materials
- Surgical tips for maximizing safety and predictability
Module 3: Lateral Approach & Schneiderian Membrane Management (2 h 03 min) 4 topics
- Full protocol for the lateral sinus lift approach
- Membrane handling and perforation repair techniques
- Piezoelectric access and osteotomy strategies
- Clinical decision-making in complex cases
Module 4: Clinical Application & Case Integration (1 h 58 min) 4 topics
- Case-based learning with commentary
- Workflow integration from diagnosis to final grafting
- Surgical planning and execution tips
- Managing intraoperative variations
Before you buy
Why does the curriculum show topics instead of lesson names?
Only module themes and their topic lists are published; the six lessons are delivered as twelve video files.
Do I need a specific piezoelectric device to follow along?
The protocols are demonstrated with piezosurgery equipment, so access to a piezoelectric unit is assumed for putting them into practice.
Do I get CME credit or a certificate?
No. Clinicapedia provides the educational content only — no CME or CE credits, MOC points or certificates of completion are included with this product.
Specifications
| Format | Online video course |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Tomaso Vercellotti |
| Contents | 4 modules · 6 lessons · 12 videos |
| Duration | About 7 h 30 min |
| Access | Lifetime, self-paced |
| Department | Dentistry |
| Delivery | Instant download · lifetime re-download |
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