Journal of Applied Dental
and Medical Sciences
Journal of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences is A Quarterly Published

ABSTRACT

Indirect Sinus lift: a simplified approach for implant placement in posterior maxilla

 Antariksha Dod, Anil Kumar, Arun Panda , Amrita Pandita, Bhagyashri Vikhankar

ABSTRACT

Implant has become an excellent modality for tooth replacement ever since its inception into the modern era of dentistry. An essential condition for successful implant placement is the presence of adequate quantity and quality of bone. This problem is mostly encountered in posterior region of maxilla were ridge resorption and sinus pneumatization are often seen after loss of the tooth. The purpose of the case report is to present a less invasive and less complicated simple approach of sinus lift which prevents sinus lining perforation during implant placement in posterior maxilla region.

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