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Case Presentation

Case Report: External Sinus Floor Elevation

Date:2026-04-27

I. Basic Information

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Name: Mr. Hu

Gender: Male

Age: 72

Chief Complaint: Missing right maxillary teeth for many years; requesting restoration.

Past Medical History: Denies hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or diabetes; no significant family history; self‑reports no history of hepatitis or other infectious diseases.

Present Dental History: Previous implant placement in the left mandible; recently unable to chew on the right side; presented for consultation.

 

II. Clinical Examination

 

Specialised Examination: Teeth #15, #16, and #17 were missing; alveolar ridge was low and flat; no signs of maxillary sinusitis; poor overall oral hygiene.

 

Intraoral Photographs: Taken.

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Pre‑operative CBCT: Performed.


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III. Diagnosis and Treatment Plan

Diagnosis: Partial edentulism with severe bone defect.

Treatment Plan: Implant‑supported restoration.

Detailed Plan: External sinus floor elevation with bone grafting and simultaneous implant placement.

 

IV. Treatment Procedure

 Surgery Date: September 12, 2024, 4:00 PM.

External sinus floor elevation was performed in the right maxillary premolar and molar regions, with simultaneous placement of two Hanzu® implants.

 

Pre‑operative planning was completed.

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Surgical procedure was carried out as planned.


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Post‑operative CBCT was taken.


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Sutures were removed at 1‑week follow‑up.


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Second‑stage CBCT was taken.


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Second‑stage follow‑up visit was completed.


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Definitive restorations were delivered.


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V. Case Summary

The Hanzu® implant system demonstrates outstanding performance, featuring a large‑thread design with excellent self‑tapping properties, making it highly suitable for immediate loading protocols.

 

VI. Clinician Profile

Name: Ma Chuan

Affiliation/Title: Chief Technical Director, Chimei Dental Clinic

Honours and Achievements: 8th place in a national case competition.