Abstract
Osseointegrated implants are considered one of the best treatments for dental prosthetic rehabilitation. (Papaspyridakos et al., 2013, Brånemark et al., 1969).
In cases of posterior maxillary atrophy, dental rehabilitation with osseointegrated implants is challenging as there is less bone volume (pneumatisation of the maxillary sinus) and poor bone quality (type III and IV according to Misch’s classification).
In 1989, Tuslane and Tessier first described pterygoid implants, which can now be considered one of the rehabilitation solutions for patients with posterior maxillary atrophy.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the survival and success rates of pterygoid implants 3 years after placement.
The surgical activity was conducted from January 2017 to January 2019 with a sample of 37 edentulous patients (partially and/or totally) characterized by poor bone quality and quantity in the posterior maxillary area.
The results of this study supported the research hypothesis because the survival and success rates of the pterygoid implants were 99%
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