Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the most efficacious method for implant placement in posterior atrophic maxilla by assessing morbidity, bone height gained around implants and ability to load after 3 months based on ISQ values. Material & Method:20 partially edentulous patients were selected and divided into 2 groups equally. Residual bone height at least 5 mm or less was selected for direct sinus lift in Group I and more than 5 mm for indirect sinus lift in Group II. In Group I sinus augmentation was performed using la… Show more
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