title: Cast titanium implants for localized ridge defects: a clinical report.
abstract: A technique that allows the correction of alveolar ridge defects with titanium implants and pin stabilization is described. The use of titanium pins has improved the intimacy of contact of the implant with the bone, which simplifies implant placement and enhances implant stabilization.
authors.affiliation: 18th Medical Group, Kadena AB, Japan.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Belles
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Block
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000293:injuries*; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D001858:Bone Nails; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D014025:Titanium