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The modified osteotome technique.

M Davarpanah1, H Martinez, J F Tecucianu

  • 1Department of Periodontology, Hopital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France. m.davarpanah@wanadoo.fr

The International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry
|January 17, 2002
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This study introduces a minimally invasive surgical technique for patients with limited posterior maxillary bone, using Summers osteotomes to place implants effectively. The method is suitable for cases with at least 5 mm of bone below the sinus.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Implantology
  • Oral Surgery
  • Maxillofacial Reconstruction

Background:

  • Long-term partial edentulism in posterior segments often leads to reduced alveolar bone and enlarged sinuses.
  • Treatment decisions for these patients are dictated by residual bone volume, alveolar crest morphology, and prosthesis space.
  • Limited bone height below the maxillary sinus presents a significant challenge for dental implant placement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel, minimally invasive surgical procedure for the edentulous posterior maxilla.
  • To address the challenge of limited bone thickness (>= 5 mm) below the sinus for implant placement.
  • To present a modified treatment approach combining specific surgical tools and implant types.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a minimally invasive surgical approach involving Summers osteotomes.

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  • Employed a combination of osteotomes, drills, and screw-type implants.
  • Focused on cases with residual bone thickness of 5 mm or greater below the sinus floor.

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully demonstrated a technique for implant placement in the posterior maxilla with limited bone height.
    • The described method facilitates the use of rough-surface implants in challenging anatomical situations.
    • The procedure offers a viable option for restoring partially edentulous posterior segments.

    Conclusions:

    • A minimally invasive technique using Summers osteotomes is effective for treating the edentulous posterior maxilla with >= 5 mm bone thickness.
    • This modified approach allows for the placement of screw-type implants in patients with reduced bone volume.
    • The described surgical protocol offers a predictable solution for complex dental implant cases in the posterior maxilla.