AO Student Webinar Series: New Perspectives in Crestal Sinus Augmentation – Jerry Lin, DDS, DMSc

Recorded on October 23rd, 2025

Description:

Crestal sinus elevation has become more and more popular along with a variety of techniques and devices. This presentation will present modified protocols and techniques for maximizing crestal sinus elevation. With the aids from proper instruments, devices and techniques, optimal crestal sinus elevation will be achieved. New protocols for managing sinus septa and slopes as well as the technique to repair Schneiderian membrane perforation upon crestal approach will also be demonstrated.

Upon completion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
1) Discuss the indications and contraindication for the sinus elevation from different approaches.
2) Describe different techniques for crestal sinus elevation.
3) Explain clinical decisions for adopting and choosing suitable techniques.
4) Describe the membrane repairing technique via crestal approach.

Jerry Lin, DDS, DMSc

Dr. Jerry C. Lin received his certificate in periodontology and Doctor of Medical Science in Oral Biology from the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He is a board certified and Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Dr. Lin is a lecturer at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, an assistant professor at the Taipei Medical University and a clinical instructor at the National Taiwan University Hospital. Dr. Lin has been involved in leading the periodontal literature review course at the National Taiwan University since 2007. He is the past president of the Academy of Dental Implantology, ROC and past vice president of Taipei Dental Association.

Dr. Lin is the founder and director of the Institute for Advanced Dental Education (iADE) where advanced courses in comprehensive periodontics and implant dentistry have been offered since 2007. In addition to his commitment to the dental education, Dr. Lin has an ongoing career path as a periodontist in his own private practice in Taipei.

Dr. Lin has indicated the following relevant financial relationships:
Speaker – Osstem, Waterlase, Densply Sirona, Straumann
Received honoraria – Osstem, Waterlase, Densply Sirona, Straumann, Purgo
Employment – Purgo

Relevant literature for further information:

Lin JC, Chang WJ, Nevins M, Kim DM. Incidence of Sinus Membrane Perforation Using Two Types of Implant Drills: An Ex Vivo Animal Study. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2022 Jul-Aug;42(4):479-485. doi: 10.11607/prd.6111. PMID: 35830311.

Cho S, Min EJ, Hwa S, Lee H, Ko Y, Park JB. Crestal approach for maxillary sinus augmentation in individuals with limited alveolar bone height: An observational study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Oct 25;103(43):e40331. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000040331. PMID: 39470487; PMCID: PMC11521029.

Garbacea A, Lozada JL, Church CA, Al-Ardah AJ, Seiberling KA, Naylor WP, Chen JW. The incidence of maxillary sinus membrane perforation during endoscopically assessed crestal sinus floor elevation: a pilot study. J Oral Implantol. 2012 Aug;38(4):345-59. doi: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-12-00083. PMID: 22913307.