Shortened dental arch as a solution for maxillary sinus proximity in dental implant restoration

Ashraf Sidig Abdulghani; Salma Babiker Elhag

doi:10.1002/ccr3.923

Shortened dental arch as a solution for maxillary sinus proximity in dental implant restoration

Clin Case Rep. 2017 Apr 11;5(6):782-786. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.923. eCollection 2017 Jun.

Authors

Ashraf Sidig Abdulghani¹, Salma Babiker Elhag²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Faculty of Dentistry Khartoum University Khartoum Sudan.
² Department of Orthodontics Faculty of Dentistry Khartoum University Khartoum Sudan.

Abstract

This case report demonstrates the benefit of using the shortened dental arch (SDA) design for a comprehensive implant-supported restoration and the avoidance of the complexities of implant placement near the maxillary sinus. The SDA concept as a treatment option is encouraging in terms of function, patient satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness.

Keywords: Dental implant; edentulous maxilla restoration; short dental arch.

Publication types

Case Reports