title: Pterygomaxillary implants: a graftless solution to deficient maxillary bone.
abstract: Edentulism is one of the common dental problems in the aging population. Implant therapy has emerged as one the valid and effective solutions to this problem. However in the maxilla, posterior part presents with several anatomic obstacles in the form of bone quality, quantity, size of maxillary antrum and poor accessibility. There are various options like sinus lift with graft and pterygomaxillary implant options available. Option like ptergomaxillary implants requires lot of skill of technic sensitivity and skill of the surgeon and also is proven to be statistically superior. Case reports of pterygomaxillary implants for both partially edentulous and fully edentulous conditions are hereby described in the article.
authors.affiliation: Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Anandakrishna
authors.forename: Girish
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rao
keywords: Edentulism; Graftless solutions; Pterygo-maxillary implants