Does placement of the implant in the maxilla differ from placement in the mandible?
Occasionally, the maxilla rear jaw presents some difficulty for successful implantation due to the lack of sufficient bone thickness and its close proximity to the sinus. Loss of bone in this area may result from such things as injury, tooth loss, or periodontal disease. In these cases, sinus augmentation may prove necessary and will greatly improve the functionality of dental implants, while reducing the risk of complications associated with low bone density.
