Maxillary sinus elevation surgery is a most effective and reliable procedure to increase the height of bone available for implant placement in the posterior maxilla. Based on our clinical experiences and the reports in the international literature, the most commonly used techniques and their advantages and disadvantages were discussed in this paper. Sinus floor elevation with simultaneously implant placement could shorten the treatment time and make the treatment more simple. It’s a topic that worth to study, the development of this modality and our experiences are introduced as well.
