Theories and Techniques of Oral Implantology (vol.1) (published 1970)   Dr. Leonard I. Linkow

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Fig. 2-16. In an edentulous adult, the floor of the sinus in many situations is separated from the alveolar crest by only a very thin layer of bone.

Ideal   Good

Possibly acceptable

Too problematic

Impossible

Fig. 2-17. Classification of the maxilla, as of the mandible, is based upon the amount of alveolar bone separating the crest from the anatomic landmarks, in this case the maxillary sinus.

1 Floor of sinus separated from maxillary alveolar crest by thin bone
2 Classification of maxilla for endosseous implant intervention
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