title: [Preprosthetic surgery: preservation of the alveolar process using retained tooth roots].
abstract: Atrophy of the alveolar process can be avoided by intentionally preserving dental roots in patients with ideal parodontal and pulpar health conditions. This article illustrates results with a representative case history.
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Ortega Alejandre
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Salgado Silva
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Cirugia preprotésica: preservación del proceso alveolar mediante banco de raíces dentarias.