title: Reconstruction of the alveolar ridge with hydroxyapatite.
abstract: Diagnosis, classification, surgical and prosthetic techniques, supporting research, and clinical trials are described for reconstruction of the deficient alveolar ridge with dense, nonresorbable hydroxyapatite. The use of particulate and solid forms for preservation of the alveolar ridge, facial reconstruction, and orthognathic surgery are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D000543:Alveoloplasty; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013516:Oral Surgical Procedures, Preprosthetic / Q000379:methods*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011378:Prognathism / Q000601:surgery; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013165:Splints; D013528:Surgical Staplers
chemical_list: D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite