Preservation of the alveolar ridge in the posterior maxillary region 1 December 2014

Authors: Sylvie Pereira - Co-authors: Bouchra Sojod and Hadi Antoun
Journal and references: Objectif Paro-Décembre 2014-N°36

Within the limits of this retrospective clinical study, the conclusions show that the socket filling can increase the probability of preservation of the alveolar ridge and / or prevent sinus pneumatization. Therefore, maintenance of the alveolar ridge in the posterior maxillary area can reduce the indication for a sinus graft. Moreover, the relationship between the sinus floor and the topographic position of the teeth to be extracted could play a role in the decision-making concerning implant placement with or without sinus graft. A sinus graft seems necessary in most Class 4 cases, when the roots are in close proximity to the sinus.

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