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Provisional and definitive prostheses following sinus lift and augmentation procedures
I D Zinner1, S A Small, F V Panno
1Division of Restorative and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry 10010-4099.
Implant Dentistry
|January 1, 1994
Abstract:
Sinus lift and augmentation procedures with simultaneous insertion of cylindrical root form implants can be used to treat the atrophic posterior maxilla. The long-term use of a second stage provisional prosthesis is emphasized. The recommended metal-reinforced acrylic resin provisional restoration allows treatment and/or removal of a failing implant and progressive loading before fabrication of the definitive prosthesis. Modifications in prosthesis fabrication after sinus lift surgery and augmentation procedures are discussed.