title: Osteopromotion as an adjunct to osseointegration.
abstract: Osteopromotion to enhance the formation of bone approximating implant surfaces can be obtained using bone regeneration techniques with polytetrafluoroethylene membranes. Treatment of dehiscences and other deficiencies of bone volume allows implants to be successfully placed in regions previously thought to be unsuitable. Bone regeneration is possible in peri-implant osteitis defects if appropriate surgical techniques are used.
authors.affiliation: UCLA School of Dentistry, Center for Health Sciences 90024.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Kenney
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Jovanovic
mesh_terms: D001861:Bone Regeneration; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D016557:Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal; D006801:Humans; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D016348:Osseointegration; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D014025:Titanium