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Prosthetics

Immediate Restoration, Sinus Augmentation Maxillary Posterior Left Area

This clinical case presentation demonstrates immediate implant restoration combined with sinus augmentation in the maxillary posterior left region. The procedure utilized atraumatic extraction, management of pneumatized sinus pouches, guided implant positioning with TempStent II, immediate provisionalization, and long-term radiographic follow-up showing stable implant integration and restorative success over five years.

The presentation documents rehabilitation of the posterior left maxilla in a patient with insufficient posterior maxillary bone associated with sinus pneumatization. Pretreatment clinical photographs and CT panoramic imaging demonstrated compromised posterior maxillary dentition and reduced available bone volume in the sinus region.

Treatment began with atraumatic tooth removal to preserve residual alveolar bone and soft tissue architecture. A TempStent II surgical guide was used to confirm restorative positioning and implant angulation before osteotomy preparation.

During sinus augmentation, separate pneumatized sinus pouches were identified and managed surgically to create adequate space for grafting and implant placement. Following implant insertion, abutments were seated and position confirmation was completed clinically using the restorative guide.

The restorative phase involved:

  • Placement of provisional copings
  • Correction and contouring of provisional restorations
  • Immediate implant-supported provisionalization
  • Immediate restoration of posterior occlusion and esthetics

Postoperative CT panoramic and serial CT images demonstrated successful implant positioning and sinus augmentation. Final five-year follow-up photographs and periapical radiographs documented:

  • Stable peri-implant tissues
  • Functional posterior implant restorations
  • Maintenance of osseous support
  • Long-term implant success and integration

Case Details

  • Maxillary posterior left region / posterior maxillary sinus area.
  • Pretreatment clinical and CT panoramic evaluation Assessment of posterior maxillary sinus pneumatization Atraumatic tooth extraction TempStent II surgical guide confirmation Surgical management of separate pneumatized sinus pouches Sinus augmentation procedure Implant placement in posterior maxilla Abutment seating and positional verification Placement of provisional copings Immediate provisional restoration adjustment and correction Immediate implant-supported restoration Postoperative CT panoramic and serial CT evaluation Long-term clinical and radiographic follow-up
  • 5-year follow-up documented with clinical photographs and periapical radiographs demonstrating long-term implant stability and successful sinus augmentation outcomes.
  • Dr. Paul Petrungaro