Subantral sinus augmentation using a hydraulic lift system and alloplastic phosphosilicate putty followed by simultaneous implant placement for the rehabilitation of an atrophic posterior maxilla: A case report

Abstract

Tooth extraction is generally accompanied by bone remodeling and pneumatization of the maxillary sinus in the posterior region of the maxilla, which can result in a reduction in the height and width of the bone and compromise the placement of the implant. However, this anatomic deficiency can be restored via maxillary sinus elevation. Read more JCTRes.com