Immediate rehabilitation of the posterior maxilla with extensive sinus pneumatization with one axial and one trans-sinus tilted implant: a 3-year clinical report and a classification

Abstract

Implant rehabilitation of the posterior maxilla can entail difficulties due to reduced bone quantity and poor bone quality, especially after long-term edentulism. In some patients, multiple surgeries are necessary, which may lead to higher patient morbidity and longer treatment times before a prosthetic rehabilitation can be achieved. This article presents an immediate fixed prosthesis in a posterior atrophic maxilla supported by 1 anterior axial implant and 1 posterior tilted fixture placed with an intrasinus insertion. Additionally, a classification scheme for immediate treatment for the posterior maxilla based on the available residual bone is provided.