Immediate Implant Placement in Posterior Maxilla

Immediately after tooth extraction, bone undergoes remodeling wherein, the maximum amount of bone is lost during the first 6 months of extraction 1,2 . However, this process is rapid in cases of posterior maxilla, because of the bone type. As a result, placement of an immediate implant in the posterior maxilla becomes paramount. The advantage of this technique is that it reduces treatment time and further bone loss decreasing the chances of advanced bone grafting procedures and thus the cost of the treatment.