Fig.5 (illustration): Once the sinus membrane is elevated with bone graft (red circles), it is safe to initiate osteotomy from the crest (arrow).  The sinus membrane can be also kept upstairs with gauze while the osteotomy is initiated.

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Xin Wei, DDS, PhD, MS 1st edition 04/18/2014, last revision 04/20/2014