Ridge Augmentation of Posterior Maxilla Using Lateral Approach for Sinus Lift: A Case report

Background: Placing implants in the posterior maxilla is challenging at times owing to poor quantity of bone and pneumatization of the maxillary sinus. In a patient desirous of implant related prosthesis, there arises a need to augment the bone height. The maxillary sinus lift technique using a late...

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Published in:Advances in human biology 2013-09, Vol.3 (3), p.52-55
Main Authors: N Sandeep, Aarti Saxena, G Siva Prasad Reddy, K Rekha Rani
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Dental implants
Maxillary ridge augmentation
Maxillary sinus
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Summary:Background: Placing implants in the posterior maxilla is challenging at times owing to poor quantity of bone and pneumatization of the maxillary sinus. In a patient desirous of implant related prosthesis, there arises a need to augment the bone height. The maxillary sinus lift technique using a lateral approach is frequently used for bone augmentation. This article reports one such treatment option for augmenting bone to place an implant.
ISSN:2321-8568
2348-4691