Abstract:The loss in height of the alveolar bone crest after tooth extraction makes rehabilitation of the posterior maxilla challenging due to low bone density and atrophy, in addition to pneumatization of the maxillary sinus. Maxillary sinus lift surgery prior to implant placement makes implant-supported rehabilitation feasible. This study aimed to describe a case report of maxillary sinus surgery using the side window technique prior to rehabilitation with a prosthesis supported by dental implants, highlighting the i… Show more
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