Zimmer Sinus Lift Balloon: Simplify the Sinus Lift Procedure

  The Zimmer Sinus Lift Balloon was created to simplify the delicate sinus lift procedure. It offers a convenient option for clinicians and aids in creating a more positive patient experience.

The minimally invasive Zimmer Sinus Lift Balloon allows for improved vertical sinus elevation results and gives clinicians added security when performing a traditional sinus lift procedure — protecting the Schneiderian membrane from tearing, which can significantly disrupt an implant case. The balloon instrument is also well-suited for effectively measuring the required bone grafting material. For example, 1cc of saline, which is used to inflate the balloon, is equal to 1cc of grafting material.

The Zimmer Sinus Lift Balloon is available in three convenient, single-use configurations for optimum efficiency and ease-of-use. The angled design is ideal for lateral window procedures, the straight model is well suited for a crestal approach, and the popular micro-mini design can be used for either of these indications.

Minimally Invasive

• Assists clinicians in performing atraumatic sinus membrane elevations.
• Designed to lift the Schneiderian membrane gently and uniformly, which may reduce the incidence of perforation.
• Smaller diameter osteotomy in both crestal and lateral window due to shaft size; straight/angled (3.5mm), micro-mini (1.9mm) diameters

Clinical advantages of the Zimmer Sinus Lift Balloon

• Sinus lift procedures commonly result in Schneiderian membrane perforations up to
  56 percent of the time¹.
• Serves as a delivery tool for collagen membranes, if tear occurs, and may assure
  the appropriate positioning for bone graft containment.
• Can be used in conjunction with both traditional and minimally invasive methods
  for osteotomy preparation, including osteotomes, piezo surgery, and other sinus

  lift preparation kits.

• Volume of graft material required is in direct proportion to the amount of fluid
  used to inflate the balloon (i.e., 1cc of fluid corresponds with 1cc of graft material).
• Traditional procedures result in 2-3mm of sinus height lift, but with 1cc of saline
  the Sinus Lift Balloon’s expected sinus elevation is 6mm (+/- 0.5mm).

References:

1Wallace SS, Mazor Z, Froum SJ, Cho SC, Tarnow DP. Schneiderian membrane perforation rate during sinus elevation using piezosurgery: clinical results of 100 consecutive cases. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2007;27:413-419