Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2025, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (3): 234-242.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2025.06.006

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Application of tilted implants in rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla

Guo Houzuo, Di Ping   

  1. Department of Oral Implantology, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
  • Received:2025-03-09 Published:2025-06-27
  • Contact: Di Ping, Email: diping2008@163.com, Tel: 0086-10-82195344

Abstract: Edentulous maxillary patients often face the clinical challenge of insufficient residual bone volume during implant rehabilitation. By optimizing the three-dimensional positioning of implants, the tilted implantation technique maximizes the utilization of existing anatomical bone structures while avoiding the risks associated with bone augmentation procedures, thereby achieving favorable primary stability. Compared to traditional bone grafting protocols, this approach significantly reduces surgical trauma and supports immediate loading, effectively shortening the overall treatment duration. With advancements in oral implantology, tilted implantation has demonstrated significant clinical advantages in the rehabilitation of the edentulous maxilla. This article systematically reviewed the application progress of the tilted implantation technique in maxillary edentulous rehabilitation from the perspectives of clinical indications, surgical protocols, and clinical prognosis.

Key words: Edentulism, Tilted implant, Zygomatic implant, Pterygoid implant