title: Provisional and definitive prostheses following sinus lift and augmentation procedures.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative and Prosthodontic Sciences, New York University College of Dentistry 10010-4099.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Zinner
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: F V
authors.initials: FV
authors.lastname: Panno
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Pines
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003833:Denture, Partial, Temporary; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants