Abstract
"Maxilla for All" concept represents a groundbreaking approach in the treatment of severe maxillary atrophy using immediate loaded implants. This innovative protocol employs a combination of nasal, pterygoid, and zygomatic implants to provide stable and reliable support for dental prosthetics in patients with compromised maxillary bone structures. Traditional methods often require extensive bone grafting and prolonged treatment periods, which can be inconvenient and stressful for patients. In contrast, the Maxilla for All approach leverages advanced implantology techniques to enable immediate loading, thereby significantly reducing the overall treatment time and enhancing patient outcomes.
Nasal implants are placed in the anterior region of the maxilla, taking advantage of the dense bone structure of the nasal floor. This provides robust anterior support, crucial for the stability of the dental prosthesis. Pterygoid implants are positioned in the posterior maxilla, anchored in the pterygoid plate of the sphenoid bone. These implants offer substantial posterior support and obviate the need for sinus augmentation procedures, which are often required in traditional implant placements. Zygomatic implants, on the other hand, are anchored in the zygomatic bone, bypassing the severely resorbed alveolar crest and providing exceptional stability for the prosthetic superstructure.
The combination of these three types of implants allows for the immediate functional loading of the dental prosthesis, offering patients a rapid restoration of function and aesthetics. Clinical outcomes have demonstrated high success rates, with minimal complications, making this protocol a viable solution for patients with severe maxillary atrophy. Moreover, this approach reduces the need for invasive bone grafting procedures, lowers the risk of postoperative complications, and shortens the overall rehabilitation period.
In conclusion, the Maxilla for All concept signifies a transformative advancement in dental implantology, providing a comprehensive solution for treating severe maxillary atrophy with immediate loading. By integrating nasal, pterygoid, and zygomatic implants, this approach ensures effective, efficient, and patient-friendly outcomes, redefining the standards of maxillary rehabilitation.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss how to plan a successful rehabilitation in atrophic jaws
- Explain how to get primary stability in low density bones
- Demonstrate how to get success in compromised anatomical situations
- Explain how to put pterygoid, nasal and zygomatic implants
- Demonstrate how digital surgery can help the surgeon reducing surgical stress