Virtual exploration of path of Zygomatic implant placement in Relation to lateral wall of maxillary Sinus - a cbct based study

Abstract

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dental implants today are the most reliable replacement of a missing teeth due to the property of osseointegration. However in some patients with poor alveolar bone, dental implants cannot be placed. Various methods of bone grafting has been given but Zygomatic implants have become a promising alternative because it acquires anchorage from Zygomatic bone. Zygomatic implant placement can have either intra-sinus or extra-sinus pathway based on shape of lateral wall of maxillary sinus. AIM : To assess Virtual Zygomatic implant placement pathway in relation to shape of lateral wall of maxillary sinus. OBJECTIVE : To assess placement of Virtual Zygomatic implant - Extra-sinus or Intra-sinus in relation to shape of lateral wall of maxillary sinus.