Sinus slot technique for simplification and improved orientation of zygomaticus dental implants: a technical note.
The zygomaticus dental implant, designed by Nobel Biocare for the Brånemark System, is indicated primarily for the severely resorbed maxilla. Though the zygomaticus implant has had a remarkable success rate in a very difficult patient population, there are some shortcomings to the protocol for placement. The sinus slot technique described herein provides a simplified approach to zygomaticus implant placement, as compared to the currently recommended protocol.
Stella
J P
JP
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. jpstella@flash.net
Warner
M R
MR
D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000601:surgery; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods*; D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*
D015921:Dental Implants