Aims:？We expanded the known technique for simultaneously augmenting an atrophic maxilla and placement of immediate provisional implants (IPI), followed by immediate loading by performing surgery in both jaws simultaneously. Feasibility of this new technique, implant survival and success were evaluated as well as prosthetic success.？Materials and Methods:？All patients undergoing simultaneous bone grafting and IPI placement with immediate loading at our institute between the 1st of June 2016 and the 30th of May 2018 were included and followed up for at least one year postoperatively.？Results:？3 patients were followed for a mean period of 25.67 months (20？-？29 months).？33 IPIs were placed. All were immobile at second stage surgery without signs of infection. No provisional bridges were lost and no infections were noted. After second stage surgery, none of these 36 final dental implants were lost. There was some bone loss at one implant. In all patients,？good functional and aesthetic results were obtained without any unforeseen complications. This renders the implant survival at 100% and the success rate at 97%.？Conclusion:？The technique is complex due to the intricate step-by-step process that is required and depends on a dedicated team to ensure a proper workflow. When performed correctly, the protocol shows good and predictable results.
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