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B Y FA R H A D E . B O LT C H I , D . M . D . , M . S .
computer-guided implant surgery has become a popular surgical treatment modality.
This is because it allows
correct implant positioning based on a prosthetically driven treatment plan in reference to surrounding anatomical structures;
in turn, this contributes to a long-term successful outcome of dental implant therapy. In addition, computer-guided implant
surgery allows for the maximum utilization of the available bone volume in relation to the prosthetic treatment plan.
Computer-guided Implant Surgery
in Conjunction With the Transcrestal
Sinus Floor Elevation Approach
However,whenguidedimplantsurgeryisperformedinmaxillary
posterior sites with limited vertical bone height due to maxil-
lary sinus pneumatization, the traditional guided implant surgery
protocol has to be modified.
This article will demonstrate how computer-guided implant
surgery can be utilized in conjunction with the transcrestal sinus
floor elevation technique to ensure accurate implant placement in
these maxillary posterior sites.
Fig. 1: Preoperative facial view of tooth #3
Fig. 2: Preoperative periapical radiograph, tooth #3
Fig. 3: Extracted tooth #3
Fig. 4: Occlusal view of extraction socket #3
