Immediate Implant Placement in Maxillary Molars using Septa Dilatation with Threaded Expanders: 3 Years Follow-up and use of the Technique in Complex Cases

Abstract

Challenges often confront the surgeon when placing implants into the maxillary arch due to lower bone density. This can be further complicated due to the proximetry of the maxillary sinus especially when immediate implant placement is contemplated at time of extraction. This article will review the use of rotary osteotomes for improvement of bone site density and quality to allow implant placement in the maxillary posterior.