Clinical Case Study: Sinus filling for Implant Placement

Case Report

Clinical Signs

As a result of caries problems, a 25-year-old patient lost teeth 15 and 16. A retroalveolar radiographic examination showed large sinus volume, which in such condition would prevent the placement of implants to replace the missing teeth.

Diagnosis

The decision was therefore made to perform a sinus lift.

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