To prevent sinus lift related sinusitis, a shorter implant is going to be placed (Fig.1), approximately 2 mm beyond the apex.  When 3.3 mm Magic Drill (MD) is in place (Fig.2, 11 mm from the buccal crest), the distal surface of the sinus septum is perforated without air leakage.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 10/03/2016, last revision 03/20/2020