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Anilkumar Rodda1, Rekha R Koduganti1, Harish K Manne2
1Department of Periodontics, Panineeya Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Hyderabad, IND.
Cureus
|March 7, 2022
Summary
Maxillary sinus pneumatization can hinder dental implant placement. This case report shows indirect sinus augmentation using Densah™ burs successfully enabled implant placement in a patient with inadequate bone height.
Area of Science:
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Implantology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Pneumatization of the maxillary sinus presents a significant challenge for endosseous implant placement in the posterior maxilla.
- Successful implantology in this region necessitates sinus augmentation, requiring a thorough understanding of sinus anatomy to prevent complications.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old female patient presented with root stumps of the upper left first maxillary molar, desiring implant replacement.
- Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) revealed a pneumatized sinus requiring augmentation prior to implant placement.
Findings:
- Following root stump extraction and a six-month healing period, an indirect sinus augmentation was performed using Densah™ burs.
- A 5 mm x 8 mm implant was subsequently placed, demonstrating successful osseointegration at the three-month follow-up.
Implications:
- The Densah™ bur-assisted indirect sinus lift is presented as an effective technique for managing pneumatized maxillary sinuses with insufficient residual bone height.
- This approach offers a viable solution for complex implant cases, enhancing treatment predictability and success rates.
