Pamela Nicoara DDS Sinus Elevation Open Sinus Elevation with Lateral Ridge Augmentation

Pamela Nicoara DDS Fractured abutment #11 and recurrent decay abutment #13. Bridge to be sectioned and #15 temporarily used as temporary RPD abutment. Note large pneumatized sinus in area of proposed implants.

Pamela Nicoara DDS Note lack of osseous density in area of extraction sites.

Pamela Nicoara DDS Note severely resorbed ridge in canine/premolar region.

Pamela Nicoara DDS Lateral sinus access and elevation, filled with bone grafting material.

Pamela Nicoara DDS Ridge also augmented with bone grafting material and a membrane used to maintain bone grafting material in the proper location.

Initial 6 month Recall Pamela Nicoara DDS

Note augmented ridge and sinus, with tacks and membrane still in place.

Pamela Nicoara DDS Precision surgical guide fabricated to assist in accurate implant placement.

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Initial Pamela Nicoara DDS

Closed Sinus Elevation Sinus Elevation

Pamela Nicoara DDS Patient presents with prior extraction and simultaneous bone graft site #4. Perforation of sinus is anticipated when placing appropriate length implant. Flapless implant placement and sinus elevation is planned.

Pamela Nicoara DDS Osteotome used to elevate sinus floor.

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Note osseous sinus floor appropriately tented over implant apex.

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