Reconstruction of the Fully Edentulous Maxilla Using Sinus Grafts and Bone Expansion: A Retrospective Analysis of 50 Consecutive Cases

J Oral Implantol. 2024 Jun 1;50(3):166-172. doi: 10.1563/aaid-joi-D-24-00029.

Abstract

A series of 50 cases involving reconstruction of the fully edentulous maxilla using sinus grafts, bone expansion, and classic crown and bridge to restore to normal contour, comfort, health, function, and esthetics is retrospectively analyzed using 25 years of follow-up data.

Keywords: bone expansion; failure; press fit; sinus graft; transmucosal; “D” implants.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bone Transplantation / methods
  • Crowns
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / methods
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous* / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous* / surgery
  • Male
  • Maxilla* / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sinus Floor Augmentation* / methods