Management of Atrophic Maxilla-A Review

The placement of implants in the alveolar bone remains a challenge because of the resorption of the residual ridge resulting in insufficient bone volume in one or more dimensions. A severely atrophied maxilla presents serious limitations for conventional implant placement. This presents challenge to the surgeon for implant placement in harmony with the planned prosthesis. Important aspects that need to be considered for implant placement in posterior atrophic maxilla are discussed in this article and both surgical and non-surgical options are suggested.