Palatal Approach: Exposed Threads Technique

A Bone-Sparing Strategy for Treating Severe Maxillary Atrophy in Full-Arch Surgery

Severe maxillary atrophy does not always require extensive grafting or zygomatic implants. Dr. Néstor presents a practical Palatal Approach that uses the remaining palatal and basal bone to achieve implant stability while accepting controlled thread exposure. Learn how channeling, implant angulation, multi-unit flare, and tissue management can improve both surgical and prosthetic outcomes.

Dr. Nestor Marquez

DDS, Prosthodontist, ArchED Co-Founder